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A California judge has granted final approval to a $4.5 million class action settlement resolving claims that the manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout failed to warn consumers that the popular hair-straightening product emits toxic formaldehyde gas, a known carcinogen, even though the product labels said it was “formaldehyde-free.”
California Superior Court Judge Elihu M. Berle signed off on the Brazilian Blowout class action settlement on Dec. 24, calling the deal “fair, reasonable and adequate.” Consumers who filed valid claims will receive a $35 payment for each Brazilian Blowout treatment they purchased, up to a total of 3 ($105). Hair stylists will receive $75 for each bottle of the product they purchased. Any Class Member who submitted proof of medical expenses incurred as a result of exposure to the formaldehyde in the Brazilian Blowout products will receive up to $2,000 in medical reimbursement.
According to the Final Approval Order, the Claims Administrator received 6,098 Consumer Claims, 1,608 Stylist Claims, and 58 Medical Reimbursement Claims, for a total of 7,764 claims that will be paid out within 30 days of the Effective Date of the class action settlement. Class Members who filed valid claims can expect to receive their settlement checks soon.
The deadline to file a claim for the Brazilian Blowout class action settlement was Sept. 23, 2013. If you missed out, sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter to receive updates on new class action lawsuits and settlements. You can also check out which settlements are still accepting claims in our Open Class Action Settlements section.
The Brazilian Blowout Class Action Lawsuit case is In re: GIB LLC Cases, Case No. J.C.C.P. 4657, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. More information can be found at the settlement website: www.BrazilianBlowoutSettlement.com.
UPDATE: 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!
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UPDATE: 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! More info: http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/22324-payments-go-brazilian-blowout-class-action-settlement/
I GOT MY CHECK ON 3/24/2014 FOR 1815.28 I’M SO HAPPY. THANKS. T.C.A. FOR THE INFOR.
I got my check Wednesday. …it was for $70 and some change. I put two treatments so its right. Not sure why there is change but someone wrote above something about them pro-rating or such, the amounts. IF anyone has a link or knows more about that, please let me know.
Also post when y’all start to get yours. I’m in Texas if this helps…
Rachel
Thank You, Friend, for letting me know that. Whew. Puts my mind at ease now. :”) ((hug))
HI RACHEL, YES, I REQUESTED AN E- MAIL UPDATE ON THE SETTLEMENT CHECKS. AND I GOT MY E-MAIL LAST NIGHT. THE E-MAIL SAID ALL SETTLEMENT CHECKS WILL GO OUT 3/21/2014. HOPE THIS HELPS. AND ALSO GOOD LUCK.
Thank You, Friends. And for the updates..
Unfortunately I am concerned now, I DID NOT get an email, like you both…Was this an automated email or something like information you may have requested? I only qualified for the treatments/3 part.. (although I had more than 3 :-/) But Like I mentioned before, anything is a blessing.
I’m just worried now, reading you’ve got emails..
Did everyone get an email? Or to whom did, was it requested information or such, as to why you got emails? Sigh, I hope I wasn’t looked over…
Thank You for any follow-ups to that question.
Rachel
HEY! I ALSO GOT AN E-MAIL. CHECKS WILL GO OUT ON 3/21/2014. GOOD LUCK. AND BLESSE OTHERS.
Oh thats a blessing. Although just one treatment cost about the max if not more. Still though, a blessing for anything… Thank You for finding out any further information for us all!! :-)
I was wondering, did ANYONE notice ANY changes in their hair if they had this done (like me, over 6+ times) I noticed THINNER hair now… sigh. I’ll always wonder I guess… ahh the things we do for beauty and convenience. .. :-/
Also what’s everyone been trying since? Or recommendations of other straightening treatments, long term or shorter? Thanks for any reply. ..
Post when anyone gets any mail or further information. And THANKS AGAIN FOR THE UPDATE AND INFORMATION SHARON.
Rachel
HELLO! RACHEL! I just checked my E-mailed and the checks will officially , be mailed on March 21, whatever you applied for it will be doubled, so if you apply for the 2000.00, it will be 4000.00, and some change. CONGRATS TO YOU, and I hope that your HAIR, will grow back STRONGER & BETTER, than ever before!!! And, also, that, if you are a MEMBER, in a CHURCH, PLEASE, give an offering, just to thank GOD!!!! I hope, that things will better, in your life, GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
Nothing in mail in Texas today. Yeah I’m confused if they go out today, or the latest by today, or? Has anyone been able to call? (Im out of minutes till the first of the month) Also, where else is there more information being found? Like that prorated info?
Thanks for everyone’s updates and information. ..
I just wish I wasn’t depending on this so bad, as times are pretty tough right now, or I’d just sit and patiently wait. Then again I guess thats all I can really do anyhow… sigh.
..oh I AM interested to learn more about any further information related to this, I did some rough math and was thinking the number of claims vs. The settlement was a little lopsided. Then again we all know the biggest paychecks always go to the lawyer’s on the case. But it would be a big blessing if this turns out to be true. :”)
GOOD NEWS! EVERYONE!!!! THE CHECKS FOR SURE WILL BE MAILED OUT MAR20 /Mar 21, I called March 5th, and spoke to an actual person, and the amount you applied for WILL BE DOUBLED, with some change!!!!