Suave Keratin Infusion Class Action Settlement Open for Submissions

Plaintiffs who alleged that a haircare product manufactured by Unilever resulted in scalp damage have achieved a victory and the Suave Keratin Infusion class action lawsuit settlement is now open for people affected by the treatment.

The complainants alleged that the Suave Keratin Infusion 30-Day Smoothing Kit contained the chemical formaldehyde, a chemical that can be corrosive and can lead to chemical burns. They added that because they were not warned of the risks, they bought the product believing it was a safe and effective method for smoothing one’s hair. Further, due to the number of complaints and reports that were coming in regarding the hair smoothing kit, the plaintiffs also argued that the company should have issued a recall, especially considering the known problems regarding formaldehyde.

After more than a year, Unilever has not admitted wrongdoing but will offer up to $10 million to class members as part of the agreement. There are four potential award categories and the settlement regarding the Suave Keratin Infusion 30-Day Smoothing Kit largely depends both on documentation as well as the extent of the injuries sustained. The potential awards are divided as follows for consumers:

• A one-time reimbursement of $10 for those who bought the product and sustained no injuries;
• Class members without documentation for the treatment they needed for injuries sustained due to the hair smoothing kit can receive $40;
• Class members with receipts for their medical treatment may be able to receive up to $800; and
• Class members who required a significant amount of medical care may be eligible for up to $25,000 in settlement funds pursuant to the decision of the special master.

The Suave Keratin Infusion Class Action Lawsuit Settlement resolves the case Sidney Reid, et al. v. Unilever United States Inc., et al., Case No. 12-cv-06058, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Detailed claim filing instructions can be found here.

Join Another Suave Keratin Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Hundreds of thousands of consumers may be eligible for one of the above awards as a result of the Suave Keratin Infusion class action lawsuit settlement. While class members have until Sept. 25 to submit their claims, the fund will not be increased so it is important to get started to avoid missing out on your part of the settlement. You can learn more about the process at the Suave Keratin Infusion Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. While there, fill out the case submission form for a free case eligibility review.