I still have scar tissue where the infection was and above it. She said I had to do 3 areas for that but I have 3 areas I could have done so that wasn't a problem. WE'RE OLD NEWS RO THEM- TRYING TO GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DOCTOR HAS BEEN IMPOSSIBLE. has anyone thought to contact the BBB? /BaseFont /Helvetica Your email address will not be published. /StructParents 7 22 0 obj /quoteright /quotesinglbase /trademark /fi /fl /Lslash /OE /Scaron /Ydieresis /Zcaron Information on how to opt in or opt out can be found in the class notice. Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter $789M BlueTEC emissions class action settlement. I highly recommend other people claiming unfavorable issues do the same. 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. She told me that if I could pinch it, they could suck it out. I paid to have a tummy tuck, back roll and bra roll. [protected]. He finally decided I couldnt take anymore, because of the pain. I have demanded an explanation of services and the office manager has told me to provide my receipts. /Tabs /S /CropBox [0 0 612 792] Both my arms and legs were mutilated. I agree, we should start a law suit against them. WebOn November 15, 2022, American Arbitration Arbitrator John Gleeson granted final approval of a $175 million settlement between Claimants and Sterling Jewelers in this rare, closely-watched certified class arbitration, filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the Equal Pay Act (EPA). /CropBox [0 0 612 792] Minnesota CenturyLink billing practices $845K lawsuit settlement. I also had to skin removal where I have so much deformity that I feel like somebody needs to help me and fix it so I had my surgery during the time of Covid, which was unfortunate because I had two of the liposuction liposuction that I had paid for, were supposed to be Laser and burn , and instead I had Laser and burn the first surgery and on the second house he didnt use the laser and burn like he was supposed to. OF YOU DO! Especially when the surgeon is performing cosmetic elective procedures that are being paid in full by the patient. After close to three years my abs are starting to look the same as if I never had the procedure. I met with Bailey. 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. They are totally unprofessional and unsafe. Let me know, I'm IN. and im SURE there is a lawyer/lawyers out there willing to do this for payment after lawsuit. /Annots [] /AcroForm << >> I've decided to pick myself up, lose some weight and see a reputable surgeon. Since the Atkins Corporation was one of the defendant companies in the case, this created a conflict of interest for the attorney handling the case. It would cost me over $6000 to redo what Sono bella has messed up. Call me. I am very disappointed in the results and the fact that I was lied to about what results could be achieved with the "Venue Legacy Sculpt" procedure. I told the Dr I was unhappy with results 3 times! I'm now on my 2nd revision surgery. I endured levels of pain that are clearly inhumane and unecessary. I can come back for more treatments at 5 for $1, 000.When I said I was getting the results I expected, April said I could have the Liposuction on my arms for $7, 000. THEN meet with a rep for the paperwork. endobj /Rotate 0 My right side of my chest was larger and Knots were forming. I had no idea. Man those complaints are downright scary. 6 months ago and already had a blood clot in my lower tummy and had to have my own family Dr. I would like to add that I am not being asked to write this, I am sincerely doing this by free will, because I know other companies require you make a "verbatum" statement, and that is not the case. You just don't know if they really are doctors or butchers. /ordmasculine 188 /onequarter /onehalf /threequarters 192 /Agrave /Aacute /Acircumflex /Atilde /Length 492 From my experience BBB is useless. << /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding They refuse to respond to my request for a refund. One excuse after another about my medical condition being a problem. Class Action Cases. I went in for the last appointment only to find out that the office gal had already canceled my surgery and refunded my money. Please feel free to use this new coupon-see below- as the last one has expired- and Don't Forget, you have to log in to: are there any comments from clients who received Lift from the Tampa Sonobello location recently? /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] He said it was not necessary although I had paid for it tons of money When they removed my skin I was also supposed to be out of bed within a few days I was not I was in bed for months severe pain passing out, sporadically constantly sick could not eat and once I did my stomach to bloat so fat that it hurts and makes me feel like my stomachs going to explode , I need help. Published: 23 Mar 2022. Now a month later its back and I dont know how to sue or get my money back. /Type /Page 33 0 obj He rushed through and just made a mess. He also said that it was an awful job and sent me to ARA for a sonogram and Xrays. TY. /Type /Catalog Very helpful and informative. /Length 382 They would not refund the fee for the other 2 procedures so I had to take it in the venus treatment. 1st procedure Sept. 2012. endobj When she went to Wells Fargo in Schaumburg last weekend, she was told that the check might be fake. /florin /fraction /guilsinglleft /guilsinglright /minus /perthousand /quotedblbase /quotedblleft /quotedblright /quoteleft /brokenbar 168 /dieresis /copyright /ordfeminine 172 /logicalnot /.notdef /registered /macron 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. It has been around for more than 30 years and has helped millions of people lose weight and maintain their new weight for decades! Consumers who bought or leased affected Jeep vehicles have been deprived of the benefit of their bargain, the case says. I. Oh my god your doctor and my doctor went to the same school.The same thing happened to me in 2010. There are many resources that can be used to prepare a case for court, including legal research, hiring a quality attorney, and hiring the services of a competent lawyer. It was a BLOODY nightmare! I wish you the best of luck. 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. Why won't you go for a class action lawsuit against this scary place with unconcerned staff. I would have been SO MUCH BETTER off had I been given a runaround instead of a procedure done that didn't do what was promised, and now 5 "second opinions" say the surgeon didn't do the right procedure for my desired outcome. /ArtBox [0 0 612 792] Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. /Resources 66 0 R Definitely butchers with poor skills. I went in for the last appointment only to find out that the office gal had already canceled my surgery and refunded my money. /Name /Cour Dr. Gael De Rouin suggested I just to it with out pain medicine. Email those who filed these complaints and file a class action lawsuit. /Tabs /S I was bandaged from my left hip to my right hip. Indiana auto dealers document preparation fees $13.5M class action settlement. /Type /Encoding While this is typical of a class action lawsuit, what makes this one particularly interesting is that the dispute that Erickson has filed stems from his actual departure from the BM Group. He had received numerous death threats from Atkins Corporation employees and had been threatened by members of the Atkins Corporation during the time he lived in Florida. 34 0 obj /Type /Page I am so upset with myself for letting this happen but for some stupid reasons I really trusted in the commercials. I am working on a lawsuit. /Differences [24 /breve /caron /circumflex /dotaccent /hungarumlaut /ogonek /ring /tilde 39 Best Class Action Lawsuits 2022 How to File Claim for Class Action Lawsuits Step One: Find Products You Purchased Step Two: Fill Out the Claim Form Step Three: Get your Check in the Mail Take a look of our list to find open settlements for products you may have purchased. /StructParents 5 I spent $8000. /ITXT (2.1.7) /PageMode /UseNone /Type /Pages This article will discuss the /Type /Metadata They make me look deformed. This data would have been able to help the employee make a safer safety decision. Brookfield Asset Management#Birch Mountain class action. U, received it. 26 0 obj The Sono Bello class action lawsuit was brought against Yamaha and their American subsidiary, Korg, by the heirs of the late Diego Bello. A lawsuit filed in federal court seeks class action status -- and the inclusion of as many as 2,500 homeowners who signed agreements with certain local solar power companies. Don't let Sono Bello touch you. Being half sedated, I remember thinking, if she stops now, what will my body look like? I finally got to my first appointment and only saw the doctor for 2-3 minutes. Either way you should definitely file complaints with the BBB, the AMA, and your states Attorney General. She was able to cash it at a local bank. For more than 15 years we have helped nearly 50000 customers resolve their issues and will never stop striving to ensure further improvements on our platform for a better communication between companies and customers. Really? When she asked Sono Bello for her money back, the company gave her a check the bank would not cash. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] My first visit was with a sales rep who told me how it worked, checked me over and told me this was a great option for me with less recovery time, pain etc. She said she would take care of it. 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. << >> /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] endobj As responsible consumers, you are correct in stating, "They need to be stopped". /quotesingle 96 /grave 128 /bullet /dagger /daggerdbl /ellipsis /emdash /endash There are many other examples of how attorneys can come up short in their cases. I feel like it was a butcher job. My experience was in Edina, MN Prayers for all of you. 1 Laws A class-action lawsuit settlement involves a large group of plaintiffs with a common claim against a defendant. /Resources 74 0 R I went with her advice. It will prompt the state lawmakers to look into this and probably closed the Business and report those violators and have their license revoked. I share such similar experiences as you. I did look a little flatter. 29 0 obj I went to the Sacramento office in January. I would definitely join In on a law suite. 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. The lawsuit said Ms. Evangelista had seven treatments from August 2015 through February 2016 to break down fat cells in her abdomen, flanks, back and bra area, inner thighs, and chin. 2021 which they had to remove fat from my stomach. Does anyone know if there is a class action lawsuit? I scheduled four areas, but after the 2 areas in the abdomen, the doctor put the equipment down and walked away. /Subtype /Type1 /S /GoTo /Tabs /S I appreciate that you reached out to me, but that ship sailed as far as I see it. Totally rude office manager. endobj She told me I needed to rub those areas and they would go away. I think you will but you can always try it for a month or two first. I have searched for a lawyer to take the case but nobody wants to go up against them for some reason. This is false and I have the proof. So, where do we start to place the complaint? I have made multiple attempt to have sonobello respond to my complaints and they have not. 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. >> Erickson never disclosed that he had ever been employed by the BM Group. I would definitely like to participate in a class action lawsuit against Sonobello if anyone knows of one already filed please share the information or if << In addition, many of the attorneys who had handled the initial case for the Blue Man Group were no longer involved. The doctor is refusing to do a revision. At my 6th months I look nothing like the pics on their site and no one beside Sono Bella says it looks good. Regards, very sad and angry. Month check up. So, I guess I'm very lucky, especially after reading about yours and others problems with sonobello. Stay away from additional disfiguring problem. Another waste of money as far as I'm concerned. I am embarrassed. We are joining together to fight back! No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. << 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. endobj :( I had AB EX on my lower tummy and Lipo on my sides, hips and tummy area. << I'm very serious about joining you in this lawsuit. I felt and remember the whole thing. Had that happened with me, I would have respected that honesty very much. /Annots [38 0 R] /Names 5 0 R >> How can we do this ? When I was being prepared I asked for something for nausea to prevent that from happening to me. stream
Nicole Wildenhain paid Sono Bello almost $10,000 in cash to get a procedure to flatten her stomach, but her doctor told her not to have the surgery due to her high blood pressure. >> I have consulted with 5 Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and they all say the same thing: wrong procedure! I am so disgusted and want my monies back! >> It is not enough to simply put together a compelling litigation brief, nor is it enough to simply file in an acceptable legal filing form. My Sonobello experience was horrible. No ones above the law than no more excuses for anyone. A friend went to Tijuana for nose job and died. I called a year later, after all the sweeping was suppose to go down and revile my new body and it looked worse than before. I would definitely like to participate in a class action lawsuit against Sonobello if anyone knows of one already filed please share the information or if someone knows how to start a class action lawsuit please reply and I will be happy to do what needs to be done to start one. endobj I had no idea. In Jan. she made an incision under my right areola and cut out lines of dense tissue. Omg me too they gave me the medication and then had me start signing paperwork . At my revision, they hadn't received laundry back and were using lightweight blankets instead of sheets on the beds. [protected]. /Rotate 0 He ignored me. If you win he gets a good portion it. /Type /Page Plaintiffs alleged that the companys Morning Star Strand Bamboo line Then, a week later, she refunded my $1, 000 office fee too. Stumped her again. The procedure was excruciating, so I knew I could not GO BACK AGAIN and go through it all over. They turned on the tumeric machine and began pumping it in so fast I could feel my skin being ripped from my body. When Doctor Alter finished, the nurse leaned over and whispered in my ear NIGHT NIGHT, and that's the last thing I remember until I was standing in my bathroom with a puddle of blood at my feet. 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?!?! Are there any recent comments from anyone who went to the Scottsdale location of Sonobello? I have never done this before and I dont know how to find an attorney. It would cost more to go to court. /Parent 13 0 R After the surgery and a few months passed, it looked terrible and I started asking about revisions. Two weeks later, a man named Robert S. attempted to purchase the Blue Man Group from Erickson. Brazilian hair straightening#Class action lawsuits. FREAKED ME PLUM OUT~! /Resources 86 0 R I had gained some weight. >> S/he did not have the financial resources to purchase the entire company. I'm canceling mine in the morning. THEY TOLD ME THE DOCTOR WILL ONLY SEE NEW PATIENTS. That is, I went in for a consultation, I received the same "aggressive" sales pitch, and long story short after signing the dotted line and then changing my mind not to go through with the procedure, poof just like that and I'm out "thousands of dollars." The medication and the anesthesia didnt work and I felt everything the doctor did To me. I look deformed. The goal of this section is to provide consumers with a comprehensive resource on class action and mass tort lawsuits. For more than 15 years we have helped nearly 50000 customers resolve their issues and will never stop striving to ensure further improvements on our platform for a better communication between companies and customers. /Count 1 /Parent 4 0 R The only procedure I've had is my back (fabulous job) but when I went to schedule my tummy; the office manager has told me that I have no credits on my account. << Which made me very upset! if its a class action i think its cheaper for each party. Can't sue those butchers outside USA. Waited till they gave me my drugs and I was all doped up and they brought the doctor in which was not my doctor they change doctors on me! They commented a federal crime altered contacts to fraudulent steal thousands of dollars out of my bank account for services that wasnt rendered They violations HIPPA by distributing my private medical records without written consent? In a statement, Sono Bello said, "This was our error and we've apologized to her for the inconvenience. Why couldn't they have done that when I had my first appointment scheduled? /Tabs /S I am so disappointed at my results from Sono Bello. They sent me a low ball offer that will not cover the /Type /Page /Type /Outlines Shameless for you to hock your Herbalife here, shameless. With love, >> /Resources 82 0 R << My thighs look horrible, huge indentions as if they removed a huge chunk from the back of my legs. They told me they needed a letter from my /StructParents 9 WebInternational, LLC and Body Sculpt of Atlanta, LLC, both doing business as Sono Bello, reside in this District and because a substantialpart of the events giving rise to the claims I had drank lots more water and was exercising my arms to help them. and removed the extra skin--NOT! Nicole Wildenhain paid Sono Bello almost $10,000 in Upon leaving, immediately in my car, I heard the $250 off ad on the radio and called from my car to ask for credit and was told she couldn't do that and would give me two of the Venus treatments at no charge instead. Do You Need a Lawyer to Negotiate a Car Accident Settlement? I can't believe a big company like this does not keep records available for explanation. I'll keep you posted. Erickson was employed at the BM Group for approximately fifteen years. My heart goes out to all of you. Doctor Shideler (of Sacramento Sonobello) started operating on me before the pain medication took effect. Dr. DeRouin ruined my stomach. NOT THE ONES THAT ALREADY PAID . /Rotate 0 endobj 1 0 obj << The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customers satisfaction. I would like to sign on to class action suit, will it cover procedures done out of the VA center? Then, a week later, she refunded my $1, 000 office fee too. Sono Bello agreed to cover the costs of correcting the botched surgery but has thus far not paid anything. I posted a negative Yelp review and had a rep reach out to me to contact him. I had so much pain during the procedure I kept passing out. So how did this man get into such trouble? 2 0 obj << /Resources 50 0 R A class-action lawsuit typically ensues when a large percentage of the population qualifies for damages. A "class action" lawsuit is one in which a group of people with the same or similar injuries caused by the same product or action sue the defendant as a group. >> I need to know how to proceed with this company too. /Rotate 0 Then they were running behind schedule because the girl before me was having a bad reaction to the drugs. They didn't even go over with my husband how to care for me or how to change my bandages. Im sorry! Im in Atlanta also and spent almost 13, 000 and please contact me twp41762@gmail.com. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] The lawsuit against UKG, which was filed on March 4, slammed the payroll service provider for its response to a ransomware attack in December. I pray for anybody else that is desperate enough to consider this. ONE DIFFERENCE, WHEN THEY HAD ME SIGN MY PAPERWORK THEY WAITED UNTIL THEY HAD ME ALL DOPED UP ON THEIR MEDS RIGHT BEFORE MY PROCEDURE TO HAVE ME SIGN THE PAPER WORK- I DIDN'T EVEN REMEMBER THIS UNTIL A FEW DAYS AFTER THE SURGERY..lol.. UNBELIEVABLE-- AFTE THE SURGERY THERE HAS BEEN NO DIFFERENCE WHAT SO EVER, NONE- THEY ARE ONLY CONCERNED WITH THEIR NEW PATIENTS. I owe it to them to tell my story and tell them to see a surgeon that is so good they get their business from word of mouth and other doctors and do not need to mass advertise. I yelled at Doctor Shideler to stop. After four years and now having to pay a surgeon another $9000 to fix what I spent $6000 on already, I'm furious again and decided it is time to start sharing my story - even if using just initials to save some face - and save others in my situation a big chunk of money. 23 0 obj Submit a complaint and get your issue resolved. Be thankful you are not in this situation. 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. .Jayde lee. Read our Newswire Disclaimer Lawsuit Filings Body Sculpt Hit with Wage and Hour Suit in Georgia November 29, 2016 Each action must be supported with appropriate legal documents, accurate and detailed litigation filings, as well as an adequate and timely discovery strategy. /AA 6 0 R https://sonobelloclassaction.com/ As you can see in the pictures, I may have started a bit heavier, but didn't look like my stomach went through a meat grinder. When I got there they told me she wouldn't meet with me. They also left me with horrible scaring. I have tried every diet and pill known to man and have never been able to keep off the weight. However, Staff Class Action Apr 9, 2021 My swelling was not even and it looked like I had more fat on my left side of my abs, right side of my chest was large and the shelf below my belly button was still there. My email is kycxpx@yahoo.com I will, however, give you the full version of my story. And my shelf on my lower abs was still there. Earlier plzzzzzzzz le me knw. Always be skeptical about high pressure sales. 21 0 obj I THINK WE SHOULD GET TOGETHER AND SUIT . I woke one time and the nurse was giving me another pain pill. You are also very well spoken. After reading these comments and com paints I decided I will live with what I got and be thankful! I would like to talk to you. The nurse didn't remove all my stitches and it got infected and left a very ugly scar. Oct. 3. I was crying and telling Doctor Alter of Sono Bello in Pineville NC the whole time that he was hurting me. Required fields are marked *. /Resources 58 0 R My problem wasn't his work, it was that I needed a tummy tuck for the loose and uneven skin! It is worth it! I was terminated for speaking up against what is happening to patients. THEY LEAVE ME ON CONTINUOUS HOLDS SOME TIMES FOR AN HOUR OR MORE lol.. I am a former nurse of Sono Bello. /Metadata 7 0 R >> >> 7 0 obj /Encoding 39 0 R Everyone says it looks awful. I was confused because it seem like I still had considerable fat on my chest and abs left. I pushed with the Business Manager and she took it up with someone and got me the free revisions. The very next week my belly looked the same, so I reached out to the intake person and she said give it time. It is false advertising saying the fat doesnt come back. I am 41 year old male. (CBS) -- A woman received her money back from a cosmetic surgery center following a CBS 2 investigation. I wish I still had the pooch now. That said, a few cases are opt-in cases, such as those that sue over wage and hour violations. Chase class action lawsuit eligible classes are those which are members of the National Association of Personal Bankruptcy Attorneys (NAPBA) or the National Bougainville Copper#US lawsuit. /igrave /iacute /icircumflex /idieresis /eth /ntilde /ograve /oacute /ocircumflex /otilde They should have their pants sued off of them, their contract is such BS and I from what I see, they are RIPPING PEOPLE OFF LEFT AND RIGHT WITH NO REGRETS OR RECOURSE! I was awake the entire time, was given one shot of Morphine- which did absolutely nothing. get together people! I scream and cry Through the whole surgery . I never trust free standing surgicenters. /Resources << /Type /Page I have contacted a few lawyers and was told that it wasn't enough to win a lawsuit. That is how Sono Bello should work. I wish to join the class action suit for a number of reasons. /Encoding 9 0 R endobj This comment was posted by a verified customer. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] I would also like to get my money back ! First I was offered some free Venus treatments, but also "sold" on $1000 more in treatments to reduce the lumping and wrinkly skin. Scary when I think about it now. >> I was burned from the laser and had to seek treatment trough a wound care doctor. I am 5 days post to having my full abdomen done at Sono Bello in Beverly Hills. Verbatim what happened to this consumer happened to me during August '11.