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Case Names (Date)
Forbus et al. v. The Laundress, LLC et al.
22-cv-19760, S.D.N.Y.
(Dec. 2022)
Ostenfeld et al. v. The Laundress, LLC et al.
22-cv-10667, S.D.N.Y.
(Dec. 2022)
Skillman et al. v. The Laundress, LLC
22-cv-10008, S.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2022)
Product/Service
The Laundress household products
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products contain a bacteria (pseudomonas aeruginosa) and may increase the risk of contracting serious infections
Status
Forbus case: Consolidated with similar lawsuits in Ostenfeld v. The Laundress
Ostenfeld case: Pending
Skillman case: Consolidated with similar lawsuits in Ostenfeld v. The Laundress
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