A Maryland viewer named Robin Patrick threatened a $10 million Meghan Markle bath salt lawsuit in May 2025, saying a homemade recipe demonstrated on the Netflix series With Love, Meghan left her with severe skin burns. No lawsuit was ever filed. The matter went no further than a demand letter from Patrick and a rejection letter from an attorney for the production company, who argued the recipe is protected speech and that Patrick’s own medical conditions caused her injuries.1AOL. Meghan Markle Lawyer Responds Lawsuit
Who Threatened to Sue and Why
Patrick, who has diabetes and an autoimmune condition, said she saw a clip of the bath salt segment on social media and recreated the recipe at home in a walk-in bathtub.2Radar Online. Meghan Markle Burn Victim Injuries Claims The recipe shown in Episode 1 called for two cups of Epsom salts, optional Himalayan pink salt and sea salt, 10 to 15 drops of arnica oil, 10 to 15 drops of an essential oil such as lavender, and optional dried flowers, with viewers told to add half a cup to a full cup of the mixture to warm bathwater and soak for at least 20 minutes.3Netflix Tudum. With Love Meghan Season 1 Recipes Crafts
Patrick reported a mild tingling at first that turned into intense burning as the water rose over her legs and buttocks, with additional burning on the hand and arm she had used to stir the water.4Radar Online. Meghan Markle Fan Lawsuit Burns Homemade Bath Salt She described the sensation as “body burning from within” and said she developed blistering and ulcer-like sores, which worsened when shower water hit the affected skin later that evening. She tried Gold Bond lotion and lidocaine spray without lasting relief. She shared photographs of her legs. No clinical medical records or independent medical evaluations appeared in the reporting.5Evening Standard. Meghan Bath Salt Woman Burns Netflix Series Legal Action
What the Demand Letter Asked For
Patrick’s demand letter named Meghan Markle, Netflix, Archewell Productions, and the Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), the Sony Pictures Television division that co-produced the show. It sought $10 million in punitive damages and a minimum of $75,000 in compensatory damages for medical expenses.6Vibe. Meghan Markle Threatened $10M Lawsuit DIY Bath Salts The claim cited “reckless disregard for public safety” and alleged emotional distress, potential post-traumatic stress disorder, disfigurement, loss of confidence in appearance, and a need for long-term medical care.7The Sun. Meghan Lawyer Breaks Silence Lawsuit
The legal theory was negligence. Patrick argued Meghan owed viewers a duty of care to warn that ingredients such as essential oils could cause adverse reactions in people with conditions like diabetes.1AOL. Meghan Markle Lawyer Responds Lawsuit She indicated she was willing to resolve the dispute through a financial settlement rather than filing suit.4Radar Online. Meghan Markle Fan Lawsuit Burns Homemade Bath Salt
How the Defense Responded
Cameron Stracher, a New York media and entertainment attorney representing IPC, replied on behalf of all four named parties and rejected the claim.1AOL. Meghan Markle Lawyer Responds Lawsuit His response made three arguments:
- No duty of care runs from a television show to its viewers as a matter of law, because no “special relationship” exists between them.
- The recipe is not inherently dangerous and poses no “clear and present danger to the public,” so a negligence claim cannot override the First Amendment’s protection for the speech involved.8NDTV. Meghan Markle Faces Lawsuit Over Her Bath Salts Recipe
- Patrick’s own health conditions were the proximate cause of her injuries. Epsom salt packaging typically warns diabetic users to consult a physician first, and it was not foreseeable that a viewer would disregard that packaging warning while trying the recipe.1AOL. Meghan Markle Lawyer Responds Lawsuit
Why the Ingredients Are at the Center of the Dispute
The duty-and-causation fight turns on what the two main ingredients can do. For people with diabetes, soaking in Epsom salt can draw moisture from the skin, worsening dryness and creating cracks that invite infection. Peripheral neuropathy, a common diabetes complication, can prevent a person from detecting dangerously hot water or early skin breakdown. Epsom salt packaging commonly directs diabetic users to consult a doctor before use.9Type2Diabetes.com. Epsom Salt and Diabetes
Arnica oil carries its own risks. WebMD states that pure arnica should not be applied to the skin because it “can cause serious irritation or damage,” and that even diluted products can cause contact dermatitis.10WebMD. Arnica Vitamins and Supplements The National Capital Poison Center cautions that large amounts of undiluted arnica can irritate or damage skin and that topical use should be limited to short periods on unbroken skin.11Poison.org. Caution When Using Arnica Products A peer-reviewed overview in the National Library of Medicine noted that contact dermatitis is commonly reported with topical arnica and that concentration varies between manufacturers because dosing is not standardized.12National Library of Medicine. Arnica Safety and Clinical Evidence
None of these risks were mentioned during the bath salt segment or on Netflix’s companion recipe page.3Netflix Tudum. With Love Meghan Season 1 Recipes Crafts
Where Things Stand
As of the most recent reporting in mid-2025, nothing has been filed in court. The dispute remains a demand letter and a rejection letter.1AOL. Meghan Markle Lawyer Responds Lawsuit Meghan Markle, Archewell Productions, and Netflix have not issued separate public statements beyond the legal response from IPC’s counsel.13Gulf News. Meghan Markle Faces $10 Million Lawsuit Over Bath Salt Recipe No settlement, further claim, or additional public statement from Patrick has been reported.