MONAT Hair Care Products Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
The causation theory posits that certain ingredients in MONAT products may cause adverse scalp and hair conditions. Nonetheless, recent judicial opinions have cast doubt on the scientific validity of these claims, emphasizing the lack of conclusive scientific data linking the products to injuries.
13
Pending actions
13
Total actions filed
Active
Status
06/06/2018
Established
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must demonstrate use of specific MONAT products over a minimum duration, often several months, with documented adverse effects such as hair loss, scalp irritation, or burns. Exact product batches or usage thresholds are detailed in plaintiff fact sheets and court orders, which specify that injuries must have manifested within a certain timeframe post-exposure, typically weeks to months.
Products involved
- MONAT Hair Care Products
Alleged injuries
- hair loss
- scalp irritation
- scalp burns
Bellwether trials
Bellwether trials are scheduled to begin in 2027, with case selection expected in early 2026. No verdicts have been reported yet, but ongoing pre-trial proceedings and legal disputes over scientific evidence are actively shaping the litigation.
Settlement landscape
No specific settlement figures are publicly available. Industry estimates suggest that settlement amounts could range from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars per case, depending on injury severity and damages awarded. The ongoing bellwether trials scheduled for 2027 are expected to influence future settlement values.
Lead counsel
- Julie Braman Kane (Plaintiffs' Lead and Liaison Counsel)
This page is generated from the official JPML pending-MDL report and public court records, refreshed monthly. It is provided for attorney reference and is not legal advice.
