Sarah Mirando  |  July 15, 2013

Category: Closed Class Actions

Top Class Actions’s website and social media posts use affiliate links. If you make a purchase using such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information.

This settlement is closed!

Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify to claim cash from in our Open Settlements directory!

We’re sorry! This settlement is CLOSED!

Please join the Top Class Actions Newsletter

list so you don’t miss out next time and head

over to the OPEN LAWSUIT SETTLEMENTS section

to see what’s available!

 

We tell you about cash you can claim EVERY WEEK! Sign up for our free newsletter.

 

Brazilian Blowout settlementDetails on how to file a claim for the Brazilian Blowout class action settlement have arrived. If you purchased a Brazilian Blowout solution or received treatment using these products, you may be entitled to a cash payment under the class action settlement.

A federal judge preliminarily approved the $4 million Brazilian Blowout class action settlement on June 5, which will resolve claims that the manufacturer of the products, GIB LLC, failed to warn consumers and salon workers that the popular hair-straightening product emits toxic formaldehyde gas – a known carcinogen. Labels for the product deceptively said that it was “formaldehyde-free,” “salon safe” and contained “no harsh chemicals,” according to the class action lawsuit (In re: GIB LLC Cases).

Class Members of the Brazilian Blowout settlement include all persons or entities in the U.S. who purchased Brazilian Blowout Products from GIB or one of its authorized distributors on or before June 6, 2012 (“Stylist” Class Members) or who underwent a treatment using Brazilian Blowout products on or before June 6, 2012 (“Consumer” Class Members).

The Brazilian Blowout class action settlement will provide cash payments to stylists and consumers out of a $4,225,000 settlement fund.

Stylists who submit a valid Claim Form will receive $75 for each purchase of a Brazilian Blowout product. Stylists may also choose to forfeit their cash refund and choose to return, at no expense, unopened bottles for an exchange with a bottle of new Brazilian Blowout Zero.

Consumers who submit a valid Claim Form will receive $35 for each Brazilian Blowout treatment they received, up to a maximum of three treatments ($105).

Any Class Member in either category (Stylist or Consumer) can also claim up to $2,000 in medical reimbursement if they include records that reasonably demonstrate medical expenses incurred as a result of experiencing any short-term symptom or condition caused by exposure to the formaldehyde in the Brazilian Blowout products. The qualifying transitory symptoms/conditions for medical reimbursement include:

  • Eye disorders (irritation, increased tearing, blurred vision, hyperemia),
  • Nervous system disorders (headache, burning sensation, dizziness, syncope)
  • Respiratory tract disorders (cough, nasal discomfort, wheezing, throat irritation, etc.)
  • Nausea hypotrichosis, chest pain, chest discomfort, vomiting, rash

The only way to receive a cash award from the Brazilian Blowout settlement is to submit a valid Claim Form and supporting documents no later than September 23, 2013.

Claim Forms and more information on your rights in the Brazilian Blowout Class Action Lawsuit Settlement can be found at www.BrazilianBlowoutSettlement.com.

The case is In re: GIB LLC Cases, Case No. J.C.C.P. 4657, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

 

Top Class Actions LLC

How to File a Claim for the Brazilian Blowout Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

 

 

 

Website of the Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Administrator: www.BrazilianBlowoutSettlement.com

 

Address to submit a claim form (REQUIRED):

The easiest way to file a claim for the Brazilian Blowout settlement is to submit a Claim Form online at www.BrazilianBlowoutSettlement.com. You can also mail a claim to the following address:

 

Brazilian Blowout Settlement

Claims Administrator

c/o Heffler Claims Group

P.O. Box 58580

Philadelphia, PA 19102-8580

 

Phone Number to call for assistance: 888-980-9431

 

Purchased On or Before: June 6, 2012

 

Claims must be postmarked by: 9/23/13

 

Settlement Administrator: Heffler Claims Group

 

Class Counsel:

Laura Baughman

BARON & BUDD, P.C.

 

Elizabeth Pritzker

PRITZKER LAW

Defense Counsel:

 

Thomas H. Clarke

ROPERS MAJESKI KOHN BENTLEY, PC

 

UPDATE 1: A California judge granted final approval to the Brazilian Blowout class action settlement on Dec. 24, 2013. Settlement checks will be mailed within 30 days after the Effective Date.

UPDATE 2: Multiple Class Members are reporting to Top Class Actions that they received settlement checks from the Brazilian Blowout class action settlement, starting the last week of March 2014. As of April 1, no update confirming the distribution of payments was posted to the Settlement Administrator website. Payments are reportedly ranging from $70 to over $1,000. Congratulations to our viewers who submitted a valid claim and got PAID!

We tell you about cash you can claim EVERY WEEK! Sign up for our free newsletter.

 

All class action and lawsuit news updates are listed in the Lawsuit News section of Top Class Actions

LEGAL INFORMATION IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE
Top Class Actions Legal Statement
©2008 – 2013 Top Class Actions® LLC
Various Trademarks held by their respective owners

342 thoughts onBrazilian Blowout Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

  1. ANGEL IN CALIFORNIA says:

    I ALSO GOT A CHECK FOR $9.26. THANKS. T.C.A.

  2. Brian says:

    I received a 9.00 check yesterday.

  3. RC says:

    Got 2 checks today, each one $9.26

  4. Beth says:

    Second check came today for $9.76. Also received a check a check in April for $70. Thank you!!

    1. LA says:

      RECEIVE CHECK TODAY

  5. Tonya says:

    Received a 2nd check for $9.26 on 8/23/14, I think it was money that was left over from the settlement.

  6. stl6 says:

    Just rec’d chk for 9.26 in MO-thought it would be a little more since claim was accurate and before deadline.

  7. Justin says:

    Wasn’t expecting another check. It was for 9.26. Anyone know why?

  8. ray says:

    Got a check in the mail.

  9. worthless says:

    Got check today in Maryland for a big $9.00

1 25 26 27

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. Required fields are marked *

Please note: Top Class Actions is not a settlement administrator or law firm. Top Class Actions is a legal news source that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. Top Class Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the status of any class action settlement claim. You must contact the settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are expected to be mailed out.