DevaCurl Class Action Settlement, Claim $20 with No Receipts!

Do you, or someone you know have naturally curly hair? Even if you don’t have curly, wavy or kinky hair, you may be included. If you purchased, used or had DevaCurl products used on you in the timeframe indicated, then you may be entitled to part of the DevaCurl Hair Loss Settlement. Because, DevaCurl is accused of allegedly making haircare products which allegedly caused scalp irritation, hair loss, and balding. This lawsuit is known as In Re: Deva Concepts Products Liability Litigation, No: 1:20-cv-01234-GHW, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

How do I file a claim?

Head on over to the website, where you can learn more and file a claim. You can file online with or without a unique ID, and you can also file by mail.

What’s this settlement about?

A lawsuit is pending claiming that Deva Concepts, LLC (the “Defendant”) designed, manufactured and sold DevaCurl Haircare Products (“DevaCurl” or the “Products”) which allegedly caused certain users to suffer personal injury including hair loss, hair damage or scalp irritation and also claiming that statements made in connection with the marketing of the Products were false and misleading (the “Lawsuit”). Defendant vigorously denies these allegations and contends that there is no link between hair damage and DevaCurl, and that Defendant did not make any untrue or misleading statements.

What Products are Included? Where were they sold?

Products include the following:

Arc AnGEL
Beautiful Mess
B’Leave In
Buildup Buster
The Curl Maker
Deep Sea Repair
DevaFresh
DevaCare Low-Poo
DevaCare No-Poo
DevaCare One Condition
DevaCare Arc AnGEL
DevaCare Detangling Spray
Flexible Hold Hair Spray
Frizz Free Volumizing Foam
Heaven in Hair, High Shine
Leave in-Decadence
Light Defining Gel
Low Poo Delight
Low Poo Original
Melt into Moisture
MirrorCurls
Mist-er Right
No Comb Detangling Spray
No Poo Original
No Poo Blue
No Poo Decadence
No-Poo Quick Cleanser Spray
One Condition Decadence
One Condition Delight
One Condition Original
Set it Free
Set Up and Above
Shine Spray
Spray Gel
Styling Cream
Super Cream
Super Mousse
Super Stretch
Ultra Defining Gel
Wash Day Wonder
Wave Maker

Who is eligible for a refund?

You are included if between February 8, 2008 and August 29, 2021 you purchased, used, or had used on you at least one DevaCurl cleanser, conditioner, styling or treatment product.

Is a receipt required?

Proof of purchase is not required. However, if you have receipts, you may be able to claim more.

How much will I get back?

Tier 1

one-time cash payment of up to $20
No proof of purchase necessary
$750,000 of the Fund allocated to Tier 1. If Tier 1 Claims exceed the $750,000 allocated to pay Tier 1 Claims, the payments made to each Class Member who submit a valid Tier 1 Claim will be reduced on a pro rata basis.

Tier 2

up to $19,000 per Class Member, and up to $1,000 for provable expenses to compensate Class Members for claimed adverse reactions causing personal injuries such as hair loss, hair damage, scalp irritation and emotional distress that accompanied such alleged injuries and any claims of misleading marketing.
Class Member must submit a valid and complete Claim Form, along with Supporting Documentation as described therein.
As with any personal injury settlement, if you visited a medical professional, an insurance carrier that paid for any portion of your medical bill is entitled to a portion of your settlement.
The remainder of the Fund, after payment of costs of notice and administration, Service Awards, Attorneys’ Fees and Costs and Tier 1 Claims, will be used to pay Tier 2.

What’s the deadline to file a claim?

November 21, 2021.

What is a class action lawsuit settlement?

For example, a class action lawsuit is one with multiple plaintiffs. In other words, there are more than one person being represented by the lawsuit. In other words, a plaintiff or plaintiffs file the case on behalf of many people who were affected by aren’t involved in the actual suit. For example, if you purchased an item that was later determined to be involved in a class action lawsuit, you may be entitled to compensation. If you’re included in the class or group of people affected, then you can file a claim to receive money, coupons or replacement products. But, each case is different, and each will specify who is included. In addition, class action lawsuits may require proof that you are part of the group of affected people. In this case, proof of purchase or other specified proof is needed. However, in some cases, no proof is required. In that case, you can file a claim without proving that you are part of the class of people affected. Of course, when you file a claim you are doing so under penalty of perjury. So, do not file if you do not qualify.