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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
We are still going through the hair loss and need to be a part of the class action
How can I sign up for this lawsuit. I am also a victim of Monat.
I began using Monat in November 2020 and by January 2021 my hair began falling out in clumps! I have NEVER experienced this much hair loss and have always prided myself on having thick beautiful curls and now my confidence has gone down the drain with my hair! If there is another law suit taking place, I want to be a part of it! This wretched company should not be getting away with ruining women’s hair like this!
For me, it was not only the hair loss, but the skin products!!! My face swelled up, I had to see my dermotologist to correct the issue,after spending insane amounts of money on Monat!
My friend who now sells this product talked me into useing the whole regrowth line. I was stupid enough to buy it without researching it and I recently lost almost half of the thickness threw out my head. I’m completely devastated. I’ve always had super thick hair and it’s almost gone. Missing two large patches over both side of my temples. It’s been over a mothe since I stopped using the products and it still sheds a lot after showing. Terrible terrible product!
Has your hair started to grow back! I’m in the same boat!!!
I believe we may need to start another lawsuit since this one is already in the courts? I have a bag full of the hair I have lost. Yes I kept it, hardly have any left. I used to pride myself on my hair, now I’m so embarrassed by it! Contact me to begin a new lawsuit. I have found something that is helping with new regrowth but this has been the most awful time going thru this.
Teresa Christianson.
..tcristan@hotmail.com
I have experience hair loss since using monat products, but I thought it was the detox causing this. I would be interested in the product that is helping the regrowth of your hair.
Susan
Toronto, Ontario
I would also like to be apart of this lawsuit i used these products for over 14 months and noticed breakage the past 6 months my hair is awful and disgusting. I also had miscarriage due to the red clover inside of the products and i started to bleed clots of blood all of sudden back in April of 2018 you can email at socalbarbie25@icloud.com
I am so sorry about your miscarriage. I know others who have had Monat miscarriages.
I will also be joining. The damage that these products have done to my hair & health is inexcusable! I only used them for 3 weeks & started with long, incredibly healthy hair. Even after being off the products for almost 4 months, I have lost half of my hair all throughout & have very noticeable balding at my part and crown of my scalp. The emotional & physical toll Monat products are still having on me is detrimental. I wish I had never tried the products & am having to go to Drs & specialists to try to reverse the effects. I’m a 27 year old female that has lost half my hair at least with the hair loss starting at time of using the products & unfortunately continuing after stopping the products.
melissasyoung@aol.com
I have pics to prove
How is your hair now? Were you able to get it back to normal density? I’m in a similar boat
I would like to be part of this lawsuit. I have spent a fortune on a Monat and lost half my hair; what hair I have left is like used dental floss.
I have bought monat only to be so disappointed l had a reaction pictures to prove it and the bottles also never even got my money back when l said what happened
Can someone contact me please
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I want in this settlement. I’ve spent hundreds on this product, only to lose my hair in clumps for 9 months. Once I stopped using the product, my hair stopped falling out in droves!
I would like in this class action i have used this product for over 14 months i noticed my hair break more each month off . I also noticed they have a ingredient called capixyl inside the shampoo which is red clover this shouldn’t be sold to pregnant expecting moms i was one of those who had miscarriage from the red clover inside of it.