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Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water
Case Name (Date)
Ortega et al. v. Waiakea Bottling Inc. et al.
24-cv-676, W.D. Mo.
(Oct. 2024)
Product/Service
Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water
Allegations
Marketing products as pure, safe, and appropriate for public consumption when the water was contaminated
Status
Pending
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