It has been around for more than 30 years and has helped millions of people lose weight and maintain their new weight for decades! In addition, many of the attorneys who had handled the initial case for the Blue Man Group were no longer involved. << << /Rotate 0 If you win he gets a good portion it. Which made me very upset! >> But I only got 8 and maybe there is a 1/2 inch difference in my arms when I expected 3 to 4 inches to be gone on each arm. endobj Not to mention that a kindergarden student would have done better than Dr. Whitaker in Atlanta! Hi I had a procedure at the Ontario location by a doctor who was let go because a lot of his surgeries had to be redone. I still have scar tissue where the infection was and above it. Life is easier when you're happy and confident. /Parent 3 0 R Had that happened with me, I would have respected that honesty very much. A lead plaintiff must show the court that all members . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I did not. Be thankful you are not in this situation. I finally got to my first appointment and only saw the doctor for 2-3 minutes. I've decided to pick myself up, lose some weight and see a reputable surgeon. The nurses and Dr Pittman were great. Attorneys are either actively filing these cases or investigating to determine whether lawsuits can be filed. The more emails we get, the better chance we have for a class action lawsuit against Sono Bello! I ask her if the procedure could really get rid of the fat on my arms and she said "yes, we can get rid of it." Worst experience of my life, left me disfigured, no follow up or responses from VA center and they know theres an issue and I spent $20, 000 look worse! I was totally impressed with the website as well I put in to have someone call me they stayed calling me on Sunday at 8 pm then 2 to 3 times daily for a week despite we talking them I have a job, they stopped calling until Christmas eve she called again during written hours I mage a consultation appointment which I will be cancelling after reading these however when I explained they were to far from me she goggled my address and stated how long it would take me to get there however when I asked her cross streets she literally told me I would have to schedule an appt really thanks for the heads up. However, Staff Class Action Apr 9, 2021 /Type /Page ", Woman Warns Others As She Waits For Nearly $10,000 Refund For Cosmetic Surgery, First published on September 13, 2018 / 8:45 PM. I asked why then did Bailey say that if I could pinch it ya'll could suck it out and why did Dr Pittman agree? Im having the same issue here in Dallas Texas. /Contents [40 0 R 87 0 R 88 0 R 89 0 R 90 0 R 91 0 R 92 0 R 93 0 R 94 0 R 95 0 R] Reliable doctors does their surgery in a hospital surgicenters. So, where do we start to place the complaint? /Subtype /Type1 Because of this issue, S/he could not proceed with the case. My comments doesn't seem to post. /Differences [24 /breve /caron /circumflex /dotaccent /hungarumlaut /ogonek /ring /tilde 39 I have made multiple attempt to have sonobello respond to my complaints and they have not. and removed the extra skin--NOT! If you want, you can go to myherbalife.com and sign up as a preferred member using my number 10y21363303 as your sponsor. I was shocked and said to her, "this is unbearable, I can feel burning and sharp stabbing". In Jan. she made an incision under my right areola and cut out lines of dense tissue. He didnt get as much fat out as needed, because they couldnt provide pain management? >> [protected]. endobj >> Then, a week later, she refunded my $1, 000 office fee too. i too went to Sono Bello except in Sacramento I am also a week post op and I'm still swollen and can't tell much of a difference in my "new body" If I don't lose what I was suppost to lose from my abdomen (upper/lower)waist and love handles I am going to consider a law suit as well I totally agree with you guys on the false advertising. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Im in Atlanta also and spent almost 13, 000 and please contact me twp41762@gmail.com. /Filter /FlateDecode My procedure was the single most painful thing Ive ever endured. I hope to hear from someone but definitely not from another representative of Sonobello. It is false advertising saying the fat doesnt come back. I am a middle age woman who has always remained active and taken care of my body.I recently lost both parents, and struggling with depression.I went to a Dr and took care of this.Howevere in the intern gained weight and now really struggle to get rid of it>(most in the tummy area)..I researched this procedure and thought seriously getting some work done. I told the Dr I was unhappy with results 3 times! 1 0 obj In the case of Sonobello, it was discovered that the complaint contained a large number of fabrications. The day i was supposed to go, just one hour before I was to leave, I got a call telling me I couldn't come in because I hadn't seen the doctor yet. In all their commercials ect.. they all say, Customer satisfaction garenteed. They were horribly rude and didnt have the smallest compassion for what I was going through and didnt care to do anything for me. endobj WebSono Bellos TriSculpt Body Contouring Micro-Laser Liposuction procedure removes fat while minimizing bruising and swelling. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /ArtBox [0 0 612 792] endobj I got an infection in the center of my wound. << It's been two weeks and I've been blogging about my experinces at lydia78.livejournal.com. My name is Cherry [protected] or email me jdan11@icloud.com. These problems can be avoided if the attorney has adequately prepared their case for court. Oct. 3. /Resources 54 0 R /ordmasculine 188 /onequarter /onehalf /threequarters 192 /Agrave /Aacute /Acircumflex /Atilde Did you find a class action I want to join it also. /Annots [] I. Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter $789M BlueTEC emissions class action settlement. 29 0 obj I used to exercise like a maniac and diet too. I asked her if I should go to another surgeon? I was going to have the face lift. This is the most EXPENSIVE, most PAINFUL, most SCARS, and the LONGEST WAIT TIME for the body to recover from the TRAUMA to see the final results. /Fields [] /Type /Page One excuse after another about my medical condition being a problem. Send me to surgeon to get 5 big tubes of blood drained. The Doctor kept saying my stomach was swollen and eventually the swelling with go away. /ITXT (2.1.7) I am also considering a lawsuit! endobj The manager said they would call me to let me know if I was approved for a new procedure to correct what the first doctor did wrong and they never called. Getting work down by Sonobello was the worst mistake of my life! 14 0 obj /Type /Page /Type /Metadata Well, I was disfigured by Dr. Valenzuela out of Sono Bello's King of Prussia clinics. SonoBello is the biggest rip off ever. >> << /Tabs /S WebSecurities class action lawsuits are filed on behalf of a class of investors or a class of holders of a particular security. I wish I had fought harder for a refund instead of allowing them to push me into the surgery. The lawsuit against UKG, which was filed on March 4, slammed the payroll service provider for its response to a ransomware attack in December. << Then decide if you really want these people performing liposuction on you in an office nonetheless. Always be skeptical about high pressure sales. /BaseFont /Courier Read our Newswire Disclaimer Lawsuit Filings Body Sculpt Hit with Wage and Hour Suit in Georgia November 29, 2016 /PDFDocEncoding 16 0 R Please enter valid email address to continue. I appreciate that you reached out to me, but that ship sailed as far as I see it. 3 0 obj I just noticed how many typos were in my complaint. The nurse finally turned it down and held my hand as I felt every bit of horrific pain. She could answer that. 17 0 obj Really? I was confused because it seem like I still had considerable fat on my chest and abs left. I was furious and told him and the business manager that had the sales rep told me that in the first place, and said it wasn't the best option for me, I would NOT have spent $6000. UGGGGLY! I hadn't lost any weight which they said I would have to do and before I was told $3, 000 would be the cost They are definitely in it for the money and not to help people achieve a healthier body. Just settled my case from "people claim.com.". Share your photos and videos with others to prove the truth of your words. I wanted to get rid of the fat on my chest. One excuse after another about my medical condition being a problem. I can't believe a big company like this does not keep records available for explanation. Now I think I will stick with going to a reputable plastic surgeon. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] >> My surgeon started operating on me before the medication could start working, . Your email address will not be published. /Parent 12 0 R i feel terribly for all of you. /Type /Pages /StructParents 7 /Type /Page I'm very serious about joining you in this lawsuit. /Tabs /S Any normal person can see that the doctor who did the surgery took out more fat in some areas and not enough in other areas. I also went to the Sacramento office too, but I was given the run around for six months. I pray for anybody else that is desperate enough to consider this. >> During the procedure while my upper abs were being worked on, that statement was true, I felt tugging with no pain. The correction to the above complaint against Sono Bello s. 855.300.4459 Home Lawsuits Featured Lawsuits view all Pennsylvania Child Sexual Please read this before going to Sono Bella. So, I guess I'm very lucky, especially after reading about yours and others problems with sonobello. /Resources 86 0 R 26 0 obj I told him that I was felling everything and that he was hurting me. 7 0 obj I want to join the class action lawsuit against Sono Bello please my name is Carla Cannon. Did you start a lawsuit? Had Laser Liposuction in August 2019; to this date I still suffer from nerve damage Horrific experience. That is how Sono Bello should work. You are also very well spoken. He finally decided I couldnt take anymore, because of the pain. /Rotate 0 GOHERBALIFE.COM/CATEOBRIEN. Specifically, one of the items that were fabricated were actual debts that the Blue Man Group owed to the Atkins Corporation. Shameless for you to hock your Herbalife here, shameless. I live in New Jersey, its very expensive to travel to New York, then I was turned away. The Potential Long-Term Effects Of Tylenol Use During Pregnancy On Autism Risk, Class Action Water System Lawsuit Against Denmark, South Carolina, Sterling Jewelers Sued in a Class-Action Lawsuit. I had the same problem with sonobello in Scottsdale. I could hear her in the next room. << endobj /Encoding 39 0 R Great lady. They won't fix it unless I pay the full amount of another tummy tuck which is crazy! /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] I would like to sign on to class action suit, will it cover procedures done out of the VA center? The pics will show my sides and back are smaller. /AA 6 0 R They asked me to post a review for a free Venus package of 8 treatments to help with appearance well right after the surgery my legs looked ok but they didnt tell me it was from the swelling. Then the consultant/salesperson shot down all the additional areas I was interested in and told me I should do my waist and my outer thighs because it would make for a better symetrical outcome. Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Sunrun Inc. Polybutylene Pipe Class Action Lawsuit Ends, 4 Tips for Improving Your Business Security, The Average Cost of a Divorce Lawyer and How to Budget. /Resources 50 0 R >> endobj Go to the Attorney General's Office "3 on your side" or peopleclaim.com and have them exposed and get compensated. endobj I wonder how they got so many people to lie on tv. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding I had a procedure at Sono Bello St. Louis, and would like to talk to you. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] My concern is the multiple states of this company, I'm figuring that they are independently run by different Doctors. /Tabs /S When I was being prepared I asked for something for nausea to prevent that from happening to me. They don't want to return any money. Chase class action lawsuit eligible classes are those which are members of the National Association of Personal Bankruptcy Attorneys (NAPBA) or the National /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] I had to stop during the procedure because of the pain and was told I couldnt get my deposit back.. how is it ok for it to be that painful and be told to expect little to no pain.. how is that not false advertising?!?! I am so disgusted and want my monies back! /Kids [12 0 R 13 0 R 14 0 R 15 0 R] >> I think if you contact the correct person and give them a chance you will feel differently as I do. Scary when I think about it now. I too was butchered by Sono Bello but I am in Southern California..please contact me if anyone has a class action lawsuit going..I would be happy to share my story. When she asked Sono Bello for her money back, the company gave her a check the bank would not cash. After my "procedure" (July 27, 2017) I look SO MUCH WORSE than I EVER did before! I cant even wear shorts like I use to because Im soo self conscious about how my legs look. /Parent 12 0 R I went to the BBB site, an no one has complained - please make a formal complaint. Class Action Lawsuit Sono Bello. /Contents [40 0 R 107 0 R 108 0 R] I looked worse in a bathing suit rather than better. 18 0 obj << Saw their ad on TV and thought this could work for me. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI] Feb 9, 2021. It was a BLOODY nightmare! If any one here has friends or family that are attorneys, please ask them can they help, But I will be initiating a Consumer Protection Complaint for SonoBello in ATLANTA. Sonobello is a scam. It is worth it! I contacted the Corporate office as suggested by last poster and they have resolved my complaint. 28 0 obj /Kids [21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R] On one side which is the left pelvic bone is alot larger than other side I payed 10000 I feel ripped off, I tried leaving a txt. I lost $6, 000. and that I did not have enough fat or extra skin where a tummy tuck was an option. Dont let them fool you. Now I have "dog ears" hanging from my hips, and the way the incision to remove the extra skin was closed, the dog ears have little "nipples" hanging from them! << This is false and I have the proof. I was glad they called before I left because I am a 50 minute drive away.So then they didn't have an opening for another 2 weeks. 30 0 obj My email is kimberlee92551@yahoo.com. Other names for lawsuits brought by a number of people who suffered similar harm or losses are "mass tort litigation" and "multi-district litigation" ("MDL"). I had a procedure of upper/lower abdomen, waist &skin removal in October 2019, not only am I not smaller but but they did a butcher job & sewed my stomach up lopsided, I would like to participate in class action. 27 0 obj THEY TOLD ME THE DOCTOR WILL ONLY SEE NEW PATIENTS. has anyone thought to contact the BBB? Email is draydevan6@gmail.com, I had a horrible experience with them in Atlanta, from blood clots to waking up while having the doctor panic because she couldn't get my bleeding to stop. /Parent 12 0 R Please call me my name is Cherry [protected] or email me at jdan11@icloud.com. The ones that will tell you if something is not good for your situation. /StructParents 1 This discovery would prove to be very helpful in the overall effort to save the Sonobello Class Action Lawsuit. After close to three years my abs are starting to look the same as if I never had the procedure. I was looking to find what kind of lawyer would take this on. I want to know how to start a class action lawsuit against this company. And always check out the online reviews of the clinic or Doctor before making a decision. This will surely increase the credibility of your complaint. She told me I needed to rub those areas and they would go away. >> I am a former nurse of Sono Bello. Also you can file complaints with the AMA against those doctors. I share such similar experiences as you. /Rotate 0 >> >> Can I Sue Someone For Monetary Compensation Due to Class Action Lawsuit Fraud? /Contents [40 0 R 104 0 R 105 0 R] I was honestly treated with respect and diligence in my matter. I will wait the time period of when my results are supposed to be completed. I've had 2 surgeries - the second to make up for no results of the first. I have never done this before and I dont know how to find an attorney. I also went to Sacramento, but I was given the run around for six months. The only things that would bring me any satisfaction is first to change how you operate. I have searched for a lawyer to take the case but nobody wants to go up against them for some reason. Then I told her how much I weighed and she never said that each area would now be a lot more than the $1, 249. /Contents [51 0 R 52 0 R 53 0 R] This is where the story starts to get interesting. 8 0 obj /F2 37 0 R I kept yelling at him to stop.My stomach is deformed like yours and there is area's he forgot to do. The cost to fix his errors will cost me roughly $15, 000 to $20, 000 dollars. Not just for yourself (although you certainly have very right to), but also for other unsuspecting people who can't find this kind of information on the website or BBB. /acircumflex /atilde /adieresis /aring /ae /ccedilla /egrave /eacute /ecircumflex /edieresis I agree. Learn More Featured Products view all Paraquat Reputable surgeons being honest if it is the best decision for the patient. THEY ARE NOTHING BUT RUDE TO ME AND BRUSH ME OFF EVERY TIME I CALL THEM. S/he did not have the financial resources to purchase the entire company. Where do I sign up to be apart of the class action lawsuit? They need to be stopped and I'm serious. I will not be able to take my shirt off again. One of the most popular ones is filed They sent me a low ball offer that will not cover the That doesn't even include the mental harm he did. /StructParents 8 But Doctor Alter actually told me I was doing good cause a man he had the week before was SCREEMING the whole time, WOW! All the nurse did was give me a stress ball to squeeze and I ended up throwing it cause I was so mad. /Rotate 0 This comment was posted by a verified customer. I am 2 months post op and the hips are good but the thighs are still bad and the side is better on one side but the other side I dont even think was touched. THEY LEFT ME DEFORMED~! I will run out of that place quick. Please go and complain at that site. THANK GOD WE HAVE A HOME NURSE FRIEND that came rushing over to help us DEBBIE HARRIS is an ANGEL ON EARTH! I was very excited.My arms are very large and so I only wear long sleeved or 3/4 length sleeve clothes. It turns out that he decided that he could not do the next 2 areas because he had used so much lidocaine that he could not use more. You did everything you were supposed to do and you had an outside doctor also evaluate what was happening. I went in for the last appointment only to find out that the office gal had already canceled my surgery and refunded my money. I ended up in a total depression over my stupid use of my money only to look awful and ended up gaining 25 lbs because I just gave up. endobj /Rotate 0 Stay away from additional disfiguring problem. I love it!
Plaintiffs alleged that the companys Morning Star Strand Bamboo line >> Have you had any luck with the lawyers? Had I seen Dr Volk first and had he been honest, I would have just put that $6000 toward a tummy tuck that year instead of being angry, depressed and disappointed in my decisions all this time. Right side of rounded left side fatty squared. Lets get it going ASAP! /Parent 12 0 R Sono Bello issued her a new check this week. I am working on a lawsuit. Dr Pittman said it looked great. >> By Dec. my right side of my chest was much larger than my left. First I was offered some free Venus treatments, but also "sold" on $1000 more in treatments to reduce the lumping and wrinkly skin. After the procedure Dr. Pittman called to see how I was. Omg me too they gave me the medication and then had me start signing paperwork . I've done endermologie and botox, I get it. I could feel EVERYTHING. First, the doctor I chose when I booked what was supposed to be 'Smart Lipo' was not the doctor that was there to perform it. Don't be a lazy [censor]! A former member of the Atkins Corporation took the Atkins Company to task for withholding safety data from an employees company. Had sono bello done a year ago The surgery was painful alit of burning. /Resources 78 0 R >> /Resources 70 0 R Id like to write a more thorough one when I have more time. I could have actually gone to a reputable Surgeon and had the surgery in a surgery center with anesthesia cheaper than what they were and without being overdosed on narcotics and getting blood clots. I showed her the clump of fat on my left ab, my shelf below my belly button, one flabby breast and the other one with a larger areola and lower. No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. /F1 36 0 R Pre-Op to 6 months, So many wonderful, confident and strong willed people! Needless to say the outcome left me with hips appearing to protrude and the thighs were botched leaving dents and a non-smooth appearance. I still exercise but I've been using Herbalife for years and it is amazing. I lost 30 pounds before deciding on the procedure to firm up my middle, and my middle is still not firmed up. Please help spread this message! So If you would like to meet in a public place, I will give you a disc of all the pictures that sono bella took of me( a very nice nurse gave them to me). >> /Resources 109 0 R Pissed, she said, "fine, I will redo your procedure", Picked up my file and left. Also, during the 2nd surgery I evidentally was not given enough pain medication because I felt the severe stabbing pain of the instrument plunging into my thighs and was sedated enough to where all I could do was moan and groan. Sono Bello New to ClassAction.org? /Annots [] /Contents [40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R] Is there a class action lawsuit for Sono Bello in OKC I want to join everything they said was a lie and they took so much money it was so painful and I have so many scars and two big ones on my back that are sticking out and discolored I also have diestasis in a ventricle hernia now because they damaged my wall and they said I couldnt prove it so it wasnt their problem, Your email address will not be published. Second, a refund. << I met with my regular doctor, Dr Geyer. The pain was unbearable. ComplaintsBoard.com is a leading complaint resolution website on the Internet. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Dr. DeRouin ruined my stomach. endobj I have not spoken to one kind person. I guess I can count myself lucky! endobj I have not figured out the correct coarse of action to take for retribution and exposure of this practice. I can be reached at tdsmith304@gmail.com. Please contact me if you are willing to speak up for yourself and others. /StructParents 5 /Parent 12 0 R I posted a negative Yelp review and had a rep reach out to me to contact him.