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Pine-Sol bacteria class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Charles Scandore filed a class action lawsuit against The Clorox Co.
- Why: Scandore claims Clorox failed to disclose to consumers that using its Pine-Sol product could lead to invasive, and potentially fatal, infections.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in New York federal court.
The Clorox Co. misleads and deceives consumers by not disclosing that accidentally ingesting its Pine-Sol cleaning products can increase the risk of contracting invasive infections due to the presence of bacteria, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiff Charles Scandore claims consumers who use Clorox Pine-Sol to clean their homes put themselves at risk of serious infections due to the product allegedly possibly containing pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Scandore argues Clorox fails to disclose that its Pine-Sol products either contain or are at risk of containing pseudomonas aeruginosa despite the company specifically listing both the product’s active and inactive ingredients.
Immunocompromised individuals are especially at risk by using Pine-Sol, the lawsuit states. Their condition makes them “highly susceptible to life threatening diseases and even death” from exposure to pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to the Pine-Sol class action.
“This is egregious, especially because people are spreading this bacteria all over their homes by using a product that is supposed to clean their home,” the Pine-Sol class action states.
Pine-Sol bacteria class action claims consumers unknowingly receive ‘contaminated’ cleaning product
Consumers who purchased Clorox Pine-Sol “lost the entire benefit of their bargain” because the product, unbeknownst to them at the time, was “a cleaning product contaminated with a known bacterium that is harmful to consumers health and lives,” the Pine-Sol class action alleges.
Scandore claims Clorox is guilty of breach of express warranty and in violation of New York General Business Law. She demands a jury trial and requests declaratory relief along with an award of monetary, statutory and punitive damages for himself and all class members.
Scandore wants to represent a nationwide class and New York subclass of consumers who have purchased Clorox Pine-Sol.
Clorox recalled around 37 million bottles of Pine-Sol earlier this month after determining they may contain bacteria that can lead to infections and cause adverse health effects in individuals with weakened immune systems.
What do you think of the Clorox Pine-Sol bacteria allegations? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiff is represented by Jason P. Sultzer, Joseph Lipari and Daniel Markowitz of The Sultzer Law Group PC; David C. Magagna Jr. and Charles E. Schaffer of Levin Sedran & Berman; and Jeffrey K. Brown of Leeds Brown Law PC.
The Pine Sol bacteria class action lawsuit is Scandore, et al. v. The Clorox Co., Case No. 4:21-cv-06770, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
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220 thoughts onPine-Sol class action alleges products contaminated with bacteria
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I was injured by the Pine-sol products, it cost me get big lung tumor, pls add me to yr claim list.
Please add me, I have used Pine Sol for years.
I’ve used Pine Sol products my entire life. Please add me.
Like my mom, I used Pine Sol most of my adult life. I haven’t kept my receipts and am not sure how it can be proven that illnesses stem from Pine Sol use.
I need someone to contact me immediately my mother passed away on mother’s Day 2017. She swore by pine sol even quoting the commercials throughout my life.
Always bought this for years!
I still use Pine Sol and I’ve used it for years add me in.
I still use Pine Sol