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GermGuardian AC4300 and AC4825 Series
Case Name (Date)
Felice et al. v. Guardian Technologies LLC and Lasko Products LLC
23-cv-4685, N.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
GermGuardian AC4300 and AC4825 Series air purifiers and replacement bulbs
Allegations
Falsely representing that the air purifiers’ ultraviolet bulbs kill bacteria, viruses, and mold
Status
Dismissed; appeal voluntarily dismissed
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