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Details 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.
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!
All class action and lawsuit news updates are listed in the Lawsuit News section of Top Class Actions
342 thoughts onBrazilian Blowout Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
I received a letter last month stateing that i filed twice but would only be paid for one and the amount was 400.00. But I have not received a check, I have sent them three emails, called twice but only get answering machine-no person, and today sent them a message on their facebook page. Does anyone know how to contact a real live person?
CONSUMERS GOT F OVER
Sweet, When they first came out with the claims I believe you could get paid 3 x $35 with no proof. Later the claims changed and if you claimed more then one you needed proof of claim 2 and 3 from the salon. This has happened in a few claims, they change and if you send a second claim correcting their changes you get rejected. It turns out the 70.59 was for one treatment.
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! More info: http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/22324-payments-go-brazilian-blowout-class-action-settlement/
Quick question. Some of us received settlements of $1500 or more. Are we going to get 1099 misc forms and have a tax liability. I don’t remember giving my social security number or business number so how can the send a form? Thanks
Quick question. Some of us received settlements of $1500 or more. Are we going to get 1099 misc forms and have a tax liability. I don’t remember giving my social security number or business number so how can the send a form? Thanks
Received a check the other day….:)
elizabeth b i just sent you an e-mail if you dont get it sent me one at kimbrownn2 @hotmail .com
the word with ANTHONY now,if you didn’t receive your check when they mailed them out (03/21/2014)you wont receive one. oh, and now he says you didn’t have a claim in.I know there has to be someone you can report this administrators to.this will continue to go on, until the light has been shown on them.they are not abiding by the court rules.
none in ohio whats going on
I don’t know what’s going on…. They swear me and my two daughters were issued checks but we haven’t gotten anything.
I could not cash mine due to them putting the buisness name on it now I have to send mine back and wait all over again for a new one worst ever!
Is anyone else still waiting? Is there anyone who hasn’t received their checks?