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J.R. Watkins Soaps and Cleaning Products
Case Name (Date)
Dodgion et al. v. J.R. Watkins, LLC
26-cv-2604, N.D. Cal.
(March 2026)
Product/Service
J.R. Watkins soaps and cleaning products
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “All Natural” when they contain several artificial ingredients, including methylisothiazolinone, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and citric acid
Status
Pending
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