Edgewell Seeks Dismissal Of Wet Ones ‘99.99%’ Germ-Kill Suit
Executive Summary
The US FDA has primary jurisdiction over labeling claims on OTC consumer antiseptic rubs, and state false advertising claims lodged by the plaintiff are preempted by federal law, Edgewell Personal Care argues in its motion to dismiss a proposed class action in California federal court regarding Wet Ones germ-killing claims.
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