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News.com.au
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Meghan's lawyer breaks silence after fan threatened $14.5 million lawsuit over bath salt recipe
IN LONDON Meghan's lawyer has spoken out after a fan threatened to sue the Duchess of Sussex for $14.5 million, alleging the homemade bath salt recipe she promoted on her Netflix show left her with 'catastrophic burns'. Maryland-based Robin Patrick, who is a diabetic, claimed she made the DIY bathroom product after seeing it in the premiere episode of With Love, Meghan. Ms Patrick told Radar Online she had suffered 'intense burning' and 'ulcers' after using the same recipe Meghan had whipped up for her friend Daniel Martin when he came to stay with her. She is now threatening to sue both productions behind the cooking and lifestyle show – IPC and Archewell Productions – as well as Netflix and Meghan herself. The product is made up Epsom salts, Himalayan salt, arnica oil and lavender oil. In a letter to Ms Patrick on behalf of IPC, which was seen by The Independent, lawyer Cameron Stracher pointed out that she should have been aware of the risks associated with the mixture. Epsom salts are not recommended for those suffering from diabetes. The note stated that the company regretted to hear of any injuries she 'may have suffered' but that there was nothing 'inherently dangerous' about the recipe. 'The use of Epsom salts is contraindicated for individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physician,' Mr Stracher wrote. 'It was not foreseeable that you would disregard the instructions on the Epsom salt packaging in attempting to make and use your own bath salts. 'For this separate reason, there can be no negligence claim against anyone involved in the production or distribution of the Series.' Ms Patrick has claimed the damages she is seeking are to cover a host of mental and physical issues caused by the bath salts, allegedly including 'emotional distress, potential post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loss of confidence in appearance, disfigurement, shortened life expectancy, and long-term medical care for injuries that may worsen over time.' Meghan herself is yet to comment on the matter.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Meghan's lawyer breaks silence after fan threatened £7m lawsuit because ‘bath salt recipe left catastrophic BURNS'
MEGHAN Markle's lawyer has broken his silence after a fan threatened a £7million lawsuit, claiming the Duchess' bath salt recipe left her with "catastrophic burns". In a letter to Robin Patrick, who is a diabetic, lawyer Cameron Stracher said she should have been aware of the risks associated with the mixture. 5 The Maryland fan had tried the recipe after seeing it in Meghan's Netfflix show, With Love, Meghan. Speaking to she later claimed she had experienced "intense burning" and "ulcers" after using the salts - and was still feeling the effects. The recipe - which Meg, 43, made for pal Daniel Marin on Episode 1 of the show - contains Epsom salts, Himalayan salt, arnica oil, and lavender oil. But Epsom salts are not recommended for those suffering from diabetes - as they can lead to skin drying and cracking. Often, diabetics already have dry feet or nerve damage on their legs and feet, according to MedicalNewsToday - so further irritation risks causing wounds or infections, which are likely to heal more slowly in those with high blood sugar. Robin, however, has threatened to sue both production companies behind the show - Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) and Archewell Productions - as well as Netflix and Meghan herself for $10 million (£7million) in damages. In a letter on behalf on IPC, seen by The Independent, Cameron said the company regretted to hear of any injuries Robin "may have suffered". However, he asserted that none of the parties responsible for the series owed her a duty of care "because you do not have a special relationship with any of them as a matter of law". There was nothing "inherently dangerous" about Meghan's recipe, he added - and therefore it did not constitute a "clear and present danger to the public". The lawyer also argued that Robin had herself admitted that the cause of her injuries was her diabetes. Desperate Meghan, Harry and Andrew just can't let go of Royals - they're all clinging on for status He went on: "The use of Epsom salts is contraindicated for individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physician. "It was not foreseeable that you would disregard the instructions on the Epsom salt packaging in attempting to make and use your own bath salts. "For this separate reason, there can be no negligence claim against anyone involved in the production or distribution of the Series." Robin claimed the damages were necessary to cover a host of mental and physical ailments caused by the bath salts. These allegedly included "emotional distress, potential post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loss of confidence in appearance, disfigurement, shortened life expectancy, and long-term medical care for injuries that may worsen over time." She is also seeking $75,000 (£56,000) in compensatory damages to cover medical expenses and other costs. However, Robin said she was willing to resolve the matter if a financial settlement was agreed outside court. Recalling the experience, she told RadarOnline: "As the water level rose to cover my legs and reached my buttocks, I began to feel burning and significant discomfort in those areas... 5 5 "That evening, while showering, I experienced intense burning as water contacted the affected areas, which had developed into ulcers." She added: "Since the incident, I have endured persistent burning, discomfort, and the emergence of new blister-like sores and ulcers daily." Some skincare experts previously raised concerns over the recipe, warning that its high concentration of essential oils - without being diluted by a carrier oil - could lead to skin irritation. The Sussexes have been contacted for comment. This week, Meghan revealed she had used an ancient Indian medicine doctor and ingested mushrooms to help cope with pregnancy. Speaking to businesswoman Hannah Mendoza in Episode 5 of her Confessions of a Female Founder podcast, Meghan said: "I think a lot of people when they hear mushrooms, they go 'OK, she's talking about being hippie-dippy, grounded in all these things'. "If you aren't familiar with adaptogens, you can go to this place of 'Oh, it's feeling a little psychedelic and super woo-woo'." She added that she also used an Ayurvedic practitioner during both of her pregnancies. This week also saw Meghan post a rare picture of Prince Archie to celebrate his sixth birthday. Sharing the stunning picture on social media, the Duchess of Sussex celebrated her "sweet boy", while Harry missed the celebrations.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Meghan Markle fan says homemade bath salt recipe left her with ‘catastrophic BURNS' as she threatens £10MILLION lawsuit
A MEGHAN Markle fan has claimed the Duchess' homemade bath salt recipe left her with "catastrophic burns" - and threatened to launch a £10 million lawsuit. Having seen Meghan, 43, whip up the concoction on With Love, Meghan, Robin Patrick, from Maryland, decided to try it for herself. But after gathering the ingredients, dissolving them in her bath and hopping in, she began to feel comfortable, reports This then developed into "burning and significant discomfort", Robin told the website. She added: "That evening, while showering, I experienced intense burning as water contacted the affected areas, which had developed into ulcers... "Since the incident, I have endured persistent burning, discomfort, and the emergence of new blister-like sores and ulcers daily." Robin also alleged that her injuries were continuing to prevent her from taking warm showers or wearing clothes over the affected areas. The bath salt mixture, which Meghan made for pal Daniel Marin on Episode 1 of the show, contains Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, arnica oil, and lavender oil. After the series aired on March 4, skincare experts raised concerns over the recipe. Robin has said she is willing to resolve the matter without legal action if a financial settlement is reached. However, she has otherwise threatened to launch a lawsuit seeking a minimum of $75,000 in damages. She is also seeking £10 million from Meghan, Netflix and the Sussexes' production company, Archewell Productions, for their "reckless disregard for public safety and to deter similar conduct in the future". Meghan Markle reveals the reason why she always refers to Prince Harry as 'H' In a letter to the Sussexes' legal representatives, Robin said the damages accounted for "emotional distress, potential post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loss of confidence in appearance, disfigurement, shortened life expectancy, and long-term medical care for injuries that may worsen over time." A response from Meghan's lawyer, Cameron Stracher - seen by - stated that Robin, who is a diabetic, should have been aware of the risks. He explained that Epsom salts are not advised for those who suffer with the condition and that "it was not foreseeable that [she] would disregard the instructions on the Epson salt packaging". On these grounds, the lawyer rejected the validity of any negligence claim. The Sussexes have been contacted for comment. Meghan has previously promoted a wide range of health, beauty and wellness treatments. This week, she revealed she had used an ancient Indian medicine doctor and ingested mushrooms to help cope with pregnancy. Speaking to businesswoman Hannah Mendoza in Episode five of her Confessions of a Female Founder podcast, Meghan said: "I think a lot of people when they hear mushrooms, they go 'OK, she's talking about being hippie-dippy, grounded in all these things'. "If you aren't familiar with adaptogens, you can go to this place of 'Oh, it's feeling a little psychedelic and super woo-woo'." Meanwhile, Prince Harry openly admitted in his memoir Spare and on his Netflix series to taking cannabis, coke and magic mushrooms before moving to California in 2020. It sparked a lawsuit brought by the Heritage Foundation against the US Department of Homeland Security. They had been seeking to disclose Harry's immigration papers to reveal whether he lied about past drug-taking.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diabetic woman threatens to sue Meghan Markle for £8million over claims duchess' homemade Netflix bath salts recipe left her with 'catastrophic burns'
A woman is threatening to sue Meghan Markle for $10million (£8million) after claiming she suffered 'catastrophic burns' after trying out the homemade bath salts recipe from her Netflix show, it was revealed today. Robin Patrick has shared horrific pictures of her legs as proof that the Duchess of Sussex 's recipe on With Love, Meghan is 'flawed and dangerous' and should have come with a warning. Ms Patrick, a diabetic from Maryland, claims that she suffered 18 burns, still has ulcers and claims her body still feels like it is 'burning from within'- after following Meghan's recipe in March. It came after the former Suits star's DIY bath salt recipe sparked concerns from health experts who told MailOnline it could burn users' skin if done incorrectly. They also said they were worried because the former Suits star appeared not to measure out the ingredients, other than saying her recipe needed 'quite a bit' of salt. Robin Patrick has sent a letter to the Duchess, Netflix and Archewell Productions where she outlined suffering serious injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder after a warm bath. She is demanding a 'minimum' of $75,000 (£55,000) to cover medical expenses related to treatments of her alleged injuries as well as $10million (£8million), accusing Meghan and the show's makers of 'reckless disregard for public safety'. But Meghan's lawyer hit back saying she should have known the risks of diabetic people using Epsom salts, declaring: 'There can be no negligence claim against anyone involved in the production or distribution of the series'. Robin Patrick says the show should have had a nut allergy-style warning. Robin has claimed that she made Meghan's bath salts recipe when the series came out in March. She claims that Meghan failed in her 'duty of care' to provide 'adequate warnings' to viewers. Robin claims she watched Meghan making bath salts to leave in her make-up artist friend Daniel Martin's room on With Love, Meghan, using Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, arnica oil and lavender oil. She alleged that 'burning' on her legs and bottom began soon after getting the warm bath with it. She quickly got out but the pain didn't stop and she developed ulcers on her lower body, she claims. 'I experienced a mild tingling sensation without discomfort. However, as the water level rose to cover my legs and reached my buttocks, I began to feel burning and significant discomfort in those areas', she said. Speaking to Radar she went on: ' I immediately exited the tub, stopped the water, and later stirred the bathwater with my right hand and arm to assess the mixture. 'This resulted in additional burning sensations on my hand and arm. 'After draining the tub, I applied Gold Bond lotion, which provided no relief followed by lidocaine sprays which temporarily alleviated the pain. 'That evening, while showering, I experienced intense burning as water contacted the affected areas, which had developed into ulcers'. Ms Patrick claims that she still has injuries, She told Radar: 'The burns are still not healed and are quite uncomfortable. The others are just sore as heck to touch. 'Since the incident, I have endured persistent burning, discomfort, and the emergence of new blister-like sores and ulcers daily. 'These symptoms have disrupted my daily and nightly routines, preventing me from taking warm showers or wearing clothing over the affected areas. 'As an individual with an autoimmune condition and compromised immune system, compounded by diabetes-related dry skin on my legs and feet, I am deeply concerned about the risk of infection, sepsis, or other complications. 'The pain feels as though it is burning from within.' Markle failed to measure the ingredients of her bath salt recipe, prompting one of her crew members to ask from off-camera, 'Is there a certain amount of salt that I'm dealing with here?' Robin Patrick has said that she is willing to settle out of court. But Meghan's lawyer has responded by saying she has no claim at all. He wrote in a letter dated April 22: 'The use of Epsom salts is contraindicated for individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physician. 'As your letter recognizes, a duty of care requires a 'foreseeable' injury. 'It was not foreseeable that you would disregard the instructions on the Epsom salt packaging in attempting to make and use your own bath salts. 'For this separate reason, there can be no negligence claim against anyone involved in the production or distribution of the series.'
