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Purell’s Claim to Combat Disease Spurs Demand — and Lawsuits

  • Hand sanitizer sales surge as states begin to ease lockdowns
  • Consumers sue over claims gel can prevent viral infections
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Photographer: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images

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Everyone’s favorite hand sanitizer may have to stand trial for claiming it can stop you from getting sick.