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Dude Wipes Products
Case Name (Date)
Karter et al. v. Dude Products, Inc.
25-cv-663, S.D. Cal.
(March 2025)
Product/Service
Dude Wipes
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Assembled in USA” and “USA-Made” when the ingredients and components used to make them come from outside of the United States
Status
Pending
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