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Meghan Markle is facing a potential lawsuit from a disgruntled fan who accuses her of failing to uphold her "duty of care" in her Netflix show.
The drama involves a consumer of "With Love, Meghan" who watched the series and tried to copy the Duchess of Sussex's bath salts recipe. Unfortunately, the ingredients turned out to be a terrible combination for the viewer's diabetic condition.
The alleged victim of Meghan Markle's show is seeking financial compensation for their pain and suffering. The fan wants the former actress, her Archewell Productions, and Netflix to cough up the payments for their damages. However, things may not end in their favor.
The upset consumer, Robin Patrick, found herself in a pickle when she tried to copy the bath salt gift Meghan made on her Netflix show. The recipe featured Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, arnica oil, and lavender oil, ingredients the fan didn't know weren't compatible with certain people.
Skincare experts have reportedly warned viewers that Meghan's DIY bath blend may pose serious risks since the episode dropped. Sadly, Patrick didn't hear about these warnings and pushed forward with dissolving the mixture in warm water in her bathtub before soaking her body.
"Initially, 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," Patrick told RadarOnline.com, adding:
"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."
Patrick recalled suffering "catastrophic burns" from Meghan's DIY recipe, claiming she "experienced intense burning" whenever water touched the affected areas. Her woes skyrocketed when the burns turned into painful ulcers that continue to plague her to date.
"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," Patrick lamented.
She stressed that these injuries have negatively impacted her daily routines, preventing her from simple tasks like taking warm showers or wearing clothing over the affected areas.
Patrick feared her condition could significantly worsen with her "autoimmune condition and compromised immune system, compounded by diabetes-related dry skin."
Patrick expressed willingness to settle her differences with Meghan without filing a lawsuit, emphasizing that a reasonable financial settlement must be guaranteed to achieve a peaceful resolution. If not, she intends to fight the Duchess for a "minimum" of $75,000.
She noted the sum would cover her medical expenses, her pain and suffering, and the future costs stemming from the long-term effects of her injuries.
Additionally, Patrick demanded $10 million from Meghan, Netflix, and Archewell Productions for their "reckless disregard for public safety and to deter similar conduct in the future."
A threatening letter to the parties partly read: "These damages account 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."
Meghan did not take Patrick's threats lying down as her lawyer, Cameron Stracher, swiftly disputed the claims. In their legal response, the Duchess's rep argued the fan should have been aware of the risks as someone suffering from diabetes.
Stracher stressed that Patrick should know the ingredients unsuitable for people with diabetes, instead of blaming Meghan for the unfortunate outcome of using her bath salt recipe.
"The use of Epsom salts is contraindicated for individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physician," the attorney argued, adding:
"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."
The potential lawsuit arrived days after Meghan got vulnerable with fans on her "Confessions of a Female Founder" podcast. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the Duchess of Sussex reflected on the challenges of being a boss.
She noted that founders and CEOs had bad days like everyone else; however, they must never show their weaknesses to their employees. "Maybe on that day, something really painful happened in your real life. But for your team, that is not how you show up. You can't," Meghan lamented.
According to the former actress, the best people employers could relate to during these challenging moments were those in similar positions. Meghan described these exchanges as "the safety of stream of consciousness with someone who understands it."
Who will Meghan Markle talk to as she faces the threat of a $10 million lawsuit for her bath salt recipe?
