Second FasciaBlaster Class Action Alleges Bruising, Injuries

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The makers of the FasciaBlaster, a stick that is intended to reduce cellulite, were hit by another proposed class action lawsuit alleging the device causes bruising and other injuries.

Lead plaintiffs, Sharon Dalton and a number of other users, allege in their proposed class action lawsuit that they were bruised after using the FasciaBlaster.

Further, allege the plaintiffs, the device is falsely advertised – they say that they did not experience a reduction in cellulite after use and science does not support the FasciaBlaster marketing claims.

According to the proposed FasciaBlaster class action lawsuit, “[t]he FasciaBlaster is essentially a two-foot stick with hard prongs attached to it, which sells for $89.00.”

The plaintiffs say that they and others were duped into purchasing the device based on claims that it would reduce cellulite; however, they were only left with painful bruising.

A representative for Ashley Black gave the following statement to Top Class Actions: “Based upon the small number of plaintiffs and the lack of commonality in the various unsupported claims, ADB feels confident that the class cannot be certified. Additionally, these were not personal injury complaints. The plaintiffs had various issues with business practices.”

The makers of FasciaBlaster were hit with another proposed class action lawsuit alleging that in addition to suffering bruising and other injuries from using the device, consumers are harassed and bullied online after sharing their experiences.

“Advertising the spurious health benefits when, in fact, the FasciaBlaster does not convey those benefits constitutes a course of unfair conduct,” states the proposed FasciaBlaster class action lawsuit. “The conduct of the Defendants harms the interests of consumers and market competition. There is no valid justification for Defendants’ conduct.”

The plaintiffs allege that FasciaBlaster is marketed as reducing cellulite by “break[ing] up fascial adhesions.” Fascia are collagen wrappings around internal organs and muscles, according to the lawsuit.

“There is no competent or scientific evidence that ‘fascial adhesions’ even exist, let alone that it would be beneficial to destroy them,” states the complaint.

According to the proposed FasciaBlaster class action lawsuit, the website and other advertising materials contend that bruising caused by use of the device is normal and a part of the process of using the FasciaBlaster; however, say the plaintiffs, medical professionals warn that the use of the device and resulting bruises are indications of harm.

“Purchasers are instructed by Defendants to grind the FasciaBlaster’s prongs into their bodies to the point of bruising to achieve numerous miraculous health benefits including the ‘elimination of cellulite,’ ‘better nerve function’ and ‘chronic pain relief,’” says the proposed FasciaBlaster class action lawsuit.

According to the proposed class action lawsuit, users are encouraged to press the FasciaBlaster into “problem areas” supposedly to “break up” cellulite in the area. The plaintiffs say that this is more likely to cause bruising and potentially more damaging injuries.

The plaintiffs seek to represent themselves and other consumers who purchased the FasciaBlaster. They allege that the makers of the FasciaBlaster violated state and federal laws. They also say that the makers should not be able to make “false and unsupported claims about the health benefits of the use of the FasciaBlaster.”

The lead plaintiffs are represented by David R. Shoop and Thomas S. Alch of Shoop APLC, Jason P. Sultzer, Adam Gonnelli and Jeremy Francis of The Sultzer Law Group PC, Bonner C. Walsh of Walsh PLLC, and Jeffrey Brown of Leeds Brown Law PC.

The proposed FasciaBlaster False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit is Sharon Dalton, et al. v. Ashley Black Co., et al., Case No. 2:18­-cv-­00582, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.