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A new class action lawsuit alleges that Monat Global Corp. promotes its haircare products as being able to help growth, but consumers say they actually lost hair and experienced irritation after using the products.
Lead plaintiffs, Trisha Whitmire and Emily Yanes de Flores, allege in their class action lawsuit that they and others purchased Monat haircare products because they were promised aid in hair growth and health; however, say the plaintiffs, the chemicals in the products actually lead to increased hair loss.
They say the misrepresentations are part of a scam by Monat to get consumers to purchase even more expensive products from them.
Both plaintiffs allege that they experienced significant hair loss after investing substantial sums in Monat products. They say they brought their concerns to the company, but were told they were going through a “detox” process and would see healthier hair if they continued to use the Monat products. They say the company also pointed the finger at suppliers when they continued to complain.
“Shamefully, hair loss claims are met with unsubstantiated claims of a ‘detox’ period that will cause increased hair loss before the purported benefits of Monat haircare products accrue or worse yet, suggestions to spend more money on still more expensive Monat haircare products,” the Monat class action lawsuit states.
Frustratingly, allege the plaintiffs, the hair loss does not stop, even after consumers stop using the Monat products.
According to the Monat class action lawsuit, Monat advertises its products as “naturally-based” and “safe.” The plaintiffs say they were drawn in by claims that the haircare products were “suitable for all skin and hair types.”
Further, allege the plaintiffs, Monat claims that their products stop hair loss and aid in regrowth. The website, according to the complaint, touts chemicals used in Monat products as clinically proven to provide a “significant decrease in hair loss effect and increase in hair regrowth.”
“In fact, MONAT Hair Care Products use numerous harsh chemicals and known human allergens. As a result of the defective nature of the MONAT Hair Care Products, they were and are unfit for their intended use and purpose,” the Monat class action lawsuit claims.
According to the class action lawsuit, many other consumers experienced the same problems and misleading responses from the haircare company; however, Monat, a multilevel marketing scheme, has scrubbed customer complaints from the internet.
The Monat class action alleges that the wealthy family running the business has even sued a woman who set up a Facebook page for those who suffered hair loss after using Monat.
The plaintiffs seek to represent Monat hair care users who purchased the products since Jan. 1, 2014.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages as well as a court order stopping Monat from allegedly misrepresenting their product to the public.
The consumers are represented by Brian W. Warwick and Janet R. Varnell of Varnell & Warwick PA, Charles J. LaDuca and William H. Anderson of Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca LLP, John A. Yanchunis of Morgan & Morgan PA, and Joel R. Rhine and Dara Damery of Rhine Law Firm PC.
The Monat Haircare Products Class Action Lawsuit is Trisha Whitmire, et al. v. Monat Global Corp., Case No. 1:18-cv-20636, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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87 thoughts onMonat Class Action Lawsuit Says Haircare Products Lead to Hair Loss
My hair thinned out and fell out to the point of having to wear caps, wear it in updos or us spray dyes to try to cover my bare scalp. It’s been humiliating!!! Monat should not be allowed on the market!
My hair has been falling out in clumps in the shower and while styling since I started using Monat. It’s absolutely AWFUL!!! I thought this was all part of the process and I was told it was possibly due to other things which didn’t make any sense because I was not doing anything different in other areas of my life. I have lost so much hair around my face (bald spots), and my hair is so stringy and thin now. I used to have beautiful thick hair and have never experienced hair like this before. I definitely want to be a part of this lawsuit. I just stopped using it a week ago and my hair already starts to feel somewhat better. I have lost so much confidence about myself after losing so much hair. My hair is the absolute worst it has ever been and I don’t have my hair chemically colored or bleached. I used Monat for 8 months thinking it was going to help my hair grow longer and thicker, and in all actuality, it just made my hair thin and fall out everywhere. Do not use these products!!! So much money spent on lies and only to make my hair completely fall out.
My hair is still a mess since I used this product. I need to be a part of this class action suit. This product did a lot of damage to my hair.