A Meghan Markle fan is threatening legal action after allegedly suffering “catastrophic burns” and other medical maladies from trying the Netflix star’s homemade bath salt recipe. In Touch breaks down the allegations against the Duchess of Sussex.
Is Meghan Markle Getting Sued Over Bath Salts?
Robin Patrick told Radar Online on May 7, 2025, that she plans to sue Meghan if a financial settlement can’t be reached out of court. She allegedly suffered burns after using the bath salt recipe consisting of Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, arnica oil and lavender oil. The former Suits star shared the concoction on an episode of her Netflix lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan, when she was preparing a series of welcome gifts for her makeup artist pal Daniel Martin.
Robin told the outlet if her financial demands aren’t met, she will launch a lawsuit seeking $75,000 at “minimum” to cover medical expenses related to her alleged injuries. She also wants compensation for pain and suffering plus the costs of long-term care for the alleged injuries, which include infection and scarring.
The fan also said she’ll be seeking $10 million from Meghan and her company, Archewell Productions, as well as Netflix, for “reckless disregard for public safety and to deter similar conduct in the future,” a letter to the parties explained.
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“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,” the letter added.
Robin Patrick Claims Meghan Markle Had a ‘Duty of Care’ to Warn Diabetics About Her Bath Salt Recipe
Robin is diabetic and told Radar that Meghan had a “duty of care” to provide “adequate warnings” to those who have her condition that the “essential oils” involved could have an adverse effect.
“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,” she explained to the outlet.
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What Allegedly Happened to Robin Patrick After She Tried Meghan Markle’s Bath Salt Recipe?
Robin claimed to have initially had a “mild tingling sensation without discomfort” after trying Meghan’s recipe in a warm bath at home. However, as the water reached past her legs and butt, she “began to feel burning and significant discomfort in those areas.”
“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,” Robin told the outlet while sharing photos of red marks and irritation on her thighs.
Robin said she tried several pain relief methods, including Gold Bond lotion and lidocaine sprays. When she tried to shower later that evening, Robin said the affected areas had developed into ulcers and burned intensely when the water touched her skin.
She went on to claim the burns haven’t healed and are still sore and uncomfortable. “Since the incident, I have endured persistent burning, discomfort, and the emergence of new blister-like sores and ulcers daily,” Robin said.
“These symptoms have disrupted my daily and nightly routines, preventing me from taking warm showers or wearing clothing over the affected areas,” she added.
How Has Meghan Markle Responded to Robin Patrick’s Allegations?
Meghan’s lawyer, New York-based media and entertainment attorney Cameron Stracher, sent Robin a legal letter on April 22, 2025, saying she should have been aware that ingredients in the bath salt recipe could have an adverse effect on diabetics.
“The use of Epsom salts is contraindicated for individuals with diabetes except on the advice of a physician,” the attorney wrote to Robin in a letter obtained by Radar Online.
“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,” he added.
