CERTAIN dry shampoo users could get their share of an $850,000 cash pot.
The parent company of haircare brand IGK has agreed to resolve allegations that three of its products were contaminated with a carcinogen.
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A class action lawsuit alleged that IGK Direct Flight, IGK Jet Lag and IGK First Class dry shampoos used a dangerous amount of benzene, according to Superior Class Shares.
Benzene has been linked to cancers such as leukemia.
Luxury Brand Partners did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the lawsuit with money.
Customers who purchased any of the three shampoos before April 23, 2024 will be eligible for their share of the money.
PAYMENTS
The amount paid to eligible class action members would depend on two factors.
Customers will be asked for the number of items they purchased and proof of purchase.
Class action members can receive a maximum payment of $20 if they do not have proof of purchase.
These people can claim $4 per item for a maximum of five products.
Class action members with proof of purchase can claim an unlimited number of these items.
These customers will also receive a full refund for each product.
Class action members should note that payout may drop proportionately depending on how many claims are submitted.
IMPORTANT DATES
There are three important, upcoming dates that eligible customers should keep in mind.
Firstly, the deadline for exclusions and objections to the agreement is September 6, 2024.
Second, the final approval hearing has been scheduled for November 19, 2024.
What is a class action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or “classes,” a way to come together in court.
These lawsuits are often filed by one or a few people who allege that a company or other entity has harmed a large group of people.
When a lawsuit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar claims to those who filed the lawsuit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue legal action by accepting money.
These payment agreements often include statements from the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination or false advertising are some examples of what can lead to a class action lawsuit at a company’s door.
Finally, class members who want to receive their share of the money must submit a valid application by November 19, 2024.
This can be done through the agreement website.
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More consumers could be eligible for their share of other lawsuit settlements, the US Sun previously reported.
Energy bar company Clif Bar has set aside $12 million to resolve legal claims.
It was sued for alleged labeling problems with its products, which the company did not admit.
Some U-Haul customers could get their share of a $5 million settlement.
Eligible class action members have two months to claim their share of the money.
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