Fan Sues Megan Markle Over DYI Bath Salts

Back in March the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, was renewed for season two on Netflix [click here if you missed that]. 

Now a fan who used the Duchess' recipe for bath salts is suing over leg burns...

From The Sun

The Royal fan, from Maryland, had tried the recipe after seeing it in Meghan's Netfflix show, With Love, Meghan.

Speaking to RadarOnline.com, she later claimed she 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.

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.