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. Google the death of the girl in Bellvue who died after a procedure performed at Sono Bello. The many Venus sessions did nothing. Can I Sue Someone For Monetary Compensation Due to Class Action Lawsuit Fraud? << The cost to fix his errors will cost me roughly $15, 000 to $20, 000 dollars. A proposed class action lawsuit alleges John Paul Mitchell Systems has misled consumers by falsely claiming that some of its haircare products are cruelty-free and not tested on animals. /Encoding 9 0 R The evidence was their documentation explains they never provided the bank my private information because they wasnt authorized. Now I have a deformed abdomen. /brokenbar 168 /dieresis /copyright /ordfeminine 172 /logicalnot /.notdef /registered /macron >> This is not what I was going for even as a heavier woman. Or any anesthesiology?! When she went to Wells Fargo in Schaumburg last weekend, she was told that the check might be fake. I paid for my tummy, waist, upper & lower thighs, knees, back bra roll. When I went in everyone was very nice. This comment was posted by a verified customer. endobj 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. This is not good. So now I'm $6000 in. By Dec. my right side of my chest was much larger than my left. << Pissed, she said, "fine, I will redo your procedure", Picked up my file and left. 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 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"). /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] What Can an RCI Class Action Lawsuit Do For You? Yeah. /Type /Page 25 0 obj Feel free tocall me ladies tat [protected].They will continue to do this to us if we don't speak out. I share such similar experiences as you. It was a BLOODY nightmare! The only thing the doctor say to me was stop screaming. They are completely insane and should be shut down. When the doctor moved to my lower abs, I felt excruciating pain and told her so she could numb the area. I HAVE THE EXACT SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL. So bc some of the people lied , the real people get screwed , why not accept a client until they bring you the forms , emails , before and after pics , receipts first before taking them on as a client, so we can start a class action suit , bc this destroyed me emotionally, financially, traumatized me , & embarrassed me. It dimples when I lift my arm. Sono Bello agreed to cover the costs of correcting the botched surgery but has thus far not paid anything. It cost $35 to become a preferred member but you get 25% off of every order. My email is [email protected]. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] /Type /Page WebSono Bellos TriSculpt Body Contouring Micro-Laser Liposuction procedure removes fat while minimizing bruising and swelling. . With love, /Contents [71 0 R 72 0 R 73 0 R] WebA class action is a legal procedure that allows many people with similar grievances to join together and file a lawsuit. /Annots [] Send me to surgeon to get 5 big tubes of blood drained. /Resources 82 0 R Omg me too they gave me the medication and then had me start signing paperwork . It has been around for more than 30 years and has helped millions of people lose weight and maintain their new weight for decades! << I was confused because it seem like I still had considerable fat on my chest and abs left. /Type /Font How can we do this ? /Rotate 0 /AA 6 0 R I will not be able to take my shirt off again. 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. >> If you start a class action suit please let me know, I'd be happy to share my story. And always check out the online reviews of the clinic or Doctor before making a decision. /Count 2 Yes, contact me! British American Tobacco#Canadian class action lawsuit \. I am also considering a lawsuit! Terrible pain and suffering. 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. Feb 9, 2021. I hope to hear from someone but definitely not from another representative of Sonobello. I have done the venus Treatments and followed all their instructions. The nurse finally turned it down and held my hand as I felt every bit of horrific pain. I am very willing and will be exploring attorneys. I want to be included in the lawsuit. /Type /Page They make me look deformed. Erickson never disclosed that he had ever been employed by the BM Group. People you need to do your own research and investigation before you will have somebody do invasive procedures on you. Reliable doctors does their surgery in a hospital surgicenters. I highly recommend other people claiming unfavorable issues do the same. What can I do? I was supposed to have 8 procedures and I had been told they would do 9 because I had to wait so long to get in after my first consultation. WebThis is ClassAction.org's current list of open lawsuits and investigations. They are very guilty of false advertising. Any ideas. << Im a average size 8-10 Not big at all it was a waste on money and time. This all before I came in for the last Dr visit. 18 0 obj I have dents going down my side and a lumpy appearance. Please help spread this message! When I returned to see what they could do about it they had me do some procedure that was supposed to smooth out the lumps and bumps. Im having the same issue here in Dallas Texas. I was promised minimal scaring. That said, a few cases are opt-in cases, such as those that sue over wage and hour violations. Please call me my name is Cherry [protected] or email me at [email protected]. Sonobello is a scam. endobj procedure. And my shelf on my lower abs was still there. Another waste of money as far as I'm concerned. Theme: News Live by Themeansar. After the surgery and a few months passed, it looked terrible and I started asking about revisions. Both my arms and legs were mutilated. 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? endobj 23 0 obj The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customers satisfaction. Oct. 2. 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. I worked hard to save my money to get what I wanted and Sono Bello DID NOT deliver! Dont let them fool you. My right side of my chest was larger and Knots were forming. I said, "she just accused me of sexually harassing the nurses and now that I am going to get a second opinion she is going to redo the procedure?" They didn't even go over with my husband how to care for me or how to change my bandages. /dotlessi /lslash /oe /scaron /zcaron 160 /Euro 164 /currency 166 If you are I would like to join I had a revision done because it was so horrible the first time and now it made it worse and they did additional areas to try and make me happy but it did nothing in the extra areas they added they went on my back shoulder blades and I have huge purple scars that are raised up I asked them about them after the surgery because they were big deep holes and they kind of looked infected I sent them pictures they said that they would heal up fine they did not. Now I have no choice but do seek a way to fix this mess. 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. Especially when the surgeon is performing cosmetic elective procedures that are being paid in full by the patient. I called them even recently and they could careless and wanted to schedule me for another surgery out of my pocket! SM. Go to the Attorney General's Office "3 on your side" or peopleclaim.com and have them exposed and get compensated. I used to exercise like a maniac and diet too. I could hear her in the next room. I suggest you give them the opportunity to do the same for you. If anyone would like to contact me, I can be reached at: [email protected]. 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. endobj The only things that would bring me any satisfaction is first to change how you operate. /Annots [] I am just as fat as I was before and yet I was the perfect candidate for the surgery. She was able to cash it at a local bank. May 2, 2022 Apple Watch Screen Defect Class Action Lawsuit Consumers are complaining that their Apple Watch, which retails for approximately $400 to $1,400, Staff Jul 8, 2021 Disability Insurance Class Action Disability benefits make it possible to live a normal life after a traumatic accident. 9 0 obj 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 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. /PDFDocEncoding 16 0 R /Type /Page :( THEY TOLD ME THE DOCTOR WILL ONLY SEE NEW PATIENTS. 30 0 obj I begged him to slow down the machine. /Rotate 0 Prayers for all of you. This will surely increase the credibility of your complaint. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Most class action cases settle before trial, 27 0 obj endobj He didnt get as much fat out as needed, because they couldnt provide pain management? After the swelling went down and I completed the Venus (velashape) treatments my legs only looked worse. /Annots [] /Contents [63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R] /Annots [38 0 R] >> So, I guess I'm very lucky, especially after reading about yours and others problems with sonobello. All he complaints I have read here are exactly the same complaint I have against Sonobello and maybe more Have you contacted the lawyer. 855.300.4459 Home Lawsuits Featured Lawsuits view all Pennsylvania Child Sexual 12 0 obj I guess I can count myself lucky! /Parent 12 0 R >> I cry EVERY day, and my newly wed husband is suffering right along with me. 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. /Type /Pages /Resources << This article will discuss the Happy Health and Wellness, Herbalife post continued- and my name is Cate Obrien. Verbatim what happened to this consumer happened to me during August '11. WARNING: I could never recommend laser liposuction without anesthesia, and this is what SonoBello does. Because of this issue, S/he could not proceed with the case. I was swindled out of $11, 000 and now have a lumpy looking abdomen..like I ate a bag of rocks! I wore my support garments 20 hours out of the day. >> >> Also contact the Attorney General Office in your State where they practice. /First 11 0 R I agree. [protected] im still the same fat miserable person i was before surgery still look same now, We need to start a class action suit, I lost all my money, butchered & deformed and gained back double weight within 3 months ! As responsible consumers, you are correct in stating, "They need to be stopped". After reading these . I am 5 days post to having my full abdomen done at Sono Bello in Beverly Hills. He was freaking out at all the blood cause I was cut from hip bone to hip bone. >> I posted a negative Yelp review and had a rep reach out to me to contact him. 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. /Title (Blank Page) % Not to mention that a kindergarden student would have done better than Dr. Whitaker in Atlanta! << /Resources 70 0 R They also left me with horrible scaring. I've decided to pick myself up, lose some weight and see a reputable surgeon. So glad i read these comments before scheduling a consultation. The next thing that happened to the case was that S/he quickly realized that the problem with Ericksons resume was not what he thought it was. << Everyone says it looks awful. /ITXT (2.1.7) Right side of rounded left side fatty squared. I too have had work done me on my chest I am male they were taking fat out ND they did but now the right side is smaller than left way smaller. Or how much did they pay them to do so? Stay away from additional disfiguring problem. Oct. 1. Doctors should be seen first and be 100% honest with the patient before a sales rep is even involved. 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 tried getting lymphatic massages to avail. She told me that if I could pinch it, they could suck it out. 24 0 obj /Resources 66 0 R If you paid with a credit card you can call that card and reverse the charge for malpractice. I have not spoken to one kind person. He just continued working and smiling. Are there any recent comments from anyone who went to the Scottsdale location of Sonobello? /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Resources 103 0 R /CropBox [0 0 612 792] I have written response from Sonobello, which truly shows what they truly care about. 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. 1 0 obj I had no idea. Im sorry! /Tabs /S I had no idea. Can you tell me how to contact corporate because I cannot for the life of me reach them. I would like to talk to you. However, it's difficult to correct liposuction as bad as that which was performed on me. How to Find an Attorney for Domestic Violence Cases. I look more deformed. endobj I had surgery done in 2017 a revised surgery is done in 2018 they tried to give me another surgery now in 2021 doctor was late for the appointment then my money was finally refunded back not all in total. /Rotate 0 I was honestly treated with respect and diligence in my matter. It has been 5 months and now I am in the middle of sending a demand letter. I really - REALLY meed to talk to you - did you get an attorney - I need to know how that went. Oh and did I mention hes in a "Band" so this is why he was singing thru it all LOL GOD BLESS ALL WHO GOES TO THIS HELL HOLE! I asked her if I should go to another surgeon? << 2021 which they had to remove fat from my stomach. I am 41 year old male. I just noticed how many typos were in my complaint. /Parent 12 0 R Thank you [email protected], After reading various websites and reviews of Sono Bello online, I was left troubled with the thought that anyone has had a negative experience with us or believes were anything less than determined to provide excellent patient care. So, where do we start to place the complaint? She was rude and short with me from the start. At my 6th months I look nothing like the pics on their site and no one beside Sono Bella says it looks good. Everything written here, negative, about Sono Bello is true! I will, however, give you the full version of my story. When I got there they told me she wouldn't meet with me. Earlier plzzzzzzzz le me knw. /Type /Catalog Thank god that you didn't, I had that done with them. https://sonobelloclassaction.com/ I am permanently damaged. 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. I still have nightmares. THIS COMPANY IS ACTING IN AN UNETHICAL, ILLEGAL MANNER! UGGGGLY! After reading these comments and com paints I decided I will live with what I got and be thankful! endobj He did the revision - nothing better than a bitter doctor working on me. More importantly, they jumped the gun requesting that I sign a Release and Settlement agreement before my legs have even been fixed. She told me I weighed too much to have any Liposuction done and would have to lose weight and that each area would be $3, 000 if i did have any done because my BMI was too high. I was prettier when I was FAT than I am now that Sono Bello "removed" the remaining fat (NO THEY DIDN'T!) Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. Today I had an appointment and I had to leave because the doctor was in surgery. AFTER THE PROCEDURE I HAD IKE THESE HUGE BALL LIKE THINGS IN MY STOMACH THAT WERE KNOCKING IN TO EACH OTHER AND ROAMING AROUND ON MY INSIDES. 32 0 obj Each action must be supported with appropriate legal documents, accurate and detailed litigation filings, as well as an adequate and timely discovery strategy. 20 0 obj I never trust free standing surgicenters. my belly looks NON-HUMAN! Try HERBALIFE! This has affected every aspect of our life, and I am so embarrassed and ashamed of how I look now. Two weeks later, a man named Robert S. attempted to purchase the Blue Man Group from Erickson. I lost $6, 000. >> I could feel EVERYTHING. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] It's been two weeks and I've been blogging about my experinces at lydia78.livejournal.com. << 19 0 obj I feel like it was a butcher job. Please contact me if you are willing to speak up for yourself and others. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] get together people! Don't be a lazy [censor]! The class-action lawsuit against Lumber Liquidators arose out of a series of product defects. Im watching an infomercial right now and have been considering. I have had similar issues with the Sono Bello in La Jolla. Count yourself LUCKY! /Differences [24 /breve /caron /circumflex /dotaccent /hungarumlaut /ogonek /ring /tilde 39 However, I do have 5 emails listed here that I will be contacting today. I tried to cancel my surgery, thanks to these amazing posts and they still won't refund my $5, 000. >> The pain was unbearable. 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. 34 0 obj >> 1st check up. I'll keep you posted. 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. At the last minute the nurse brought me a pill and said, "you are going to need it." /CropBox [0 0 612 792] We are committed to our patients and would encourage anyone with concerns to contact us at [email protected], Are you kidding? 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. /StructParents 4 At some point, he became dissatisfied with the working conditions he was being forced to work under and decided to file a class action lawsuit against the company. endobj My comments doesn't seem to post. I feel almost deformed because I didn't get the results I was promised.i am embarrassed that I paid so much for the procedure.i thought So o Bello was legit!. >> /Resources 78 0 R I went to the BBB site, and seen only one complaint. My name is Cherry [protected] or email me [email protected]. /Tabs /S He finally decided I couldnt take anymore, because of the pain. I feel like I look deformed. They said that the skin will tighten but it never happened. So I put some money down. Please include me in any class action that is being filed against them. The company left an official comment to this complaint. /Type /Metadata /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] GOHERBALIFE.COM/CATEOBRIEN. There is many Sonobello Class Action Lawsuits that have been filed in the United States. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I too had a horrible experience. << I had the same problem with sonobello in Scottsdale. I wish I had fought harder for a refund instead of allowing them to push me into the surgery. One excuse after another about my medical condition being a problem. /Tabs /S /Rotate 0 I showed her a big fat lump on my left ab area . I paid for 3 areasabsolutely no loss. In 2012 I went to Sono Bella to get a kick start to the body I had several years ago. By then they were rushing me on the table before the pill kicked in. She said that they only can take 70% of the fat. Top Class Actions features a wide variety of class action lawsuits, from a $2 settlement for people who purchased a Permatex Auto Repair kit that was mislabeled as being made in the USA (due April 8, 2015) to a $195 settlement for people who purchased a defective model of a Gateway computer monitor that had issues with flickering, among 14 0 obj Class Action Cases. This would have been a difficult case to litigate because the evidence was crucial to proving the safety decision was both reasonable and safe. I have a question, has anyone cancelled their procedure and gotten their money back? /igrave /iacute /icircumflex /idieresis /eth /ntilde /ograve /oacute /ocircumflex /otilde 11 0 obj 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. It is okay because damages will be included. Regards, very sad and angry. I did look a little flatter. /PageMode /UseNone I still exercise but I've been using Herbalife for years and it is amazing. 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. /Tabs /S February this year. Now I think I will stick with going to a reputable plastic surgeon. << /Annots [] I'm guessing your process works for some people. Completely botched surgery, $ 7,000 down the drain , didnt lose anything, in fact my body isnt even, hopefully I get my money back , bc a revision would kill me , it was very painful, and I felt every bit of pain , and no aftercare help at all , I have an appointment next week, they were nice on the phone to get a consultation with another one if their doctors. /Parent 13 0 R It did not work. I wish to join the class action suit for a number of reasons. The nurse asked me if I wanted to schedule another appointment. /Length 492 Scary when I think about it now. I want to do something about this malpractice but don't know what to do. The results are less than anticipated, too. The goal of this section is to provide consumers with a comprehensive resource on class action and mass tort lawsuits. The Bellos heirs claim I feel like I went to a car dealership and bought a very old beaten up car. BAD! Im in Atlanta also and spent almost 13, 000 and please contact me [email protected]. Women beware! are there any comments from clients who received Lift from the Tampa Sonobello location recently? /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 They push you into thinking your buying a new car (body) but you leave with a car with bad body work. There advertising is false. /Helv 18 0 R Classic. /StructParents 8 It would cost me over $6000 to redo what Sono bella has messed up. I think if you contact the correct person and give them a chance you will feel differently as I do. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] I am so upset with myself for letting this happen but for some stupid reasons I really trusted in the commercials. /Contents [40 0 R 97 0 R 98 0 R 99 0 R 100 0 R 101 0 R 102 0 R] Call me. /S /GoTo endobj /Resources 106 0 R Read Sono Bello's statement with regard to her death. I can't believe a big company like this does not keep records available for explanation. endobj I wish you the best of luck. It also created a situation where one of the main witnesses in the case had become disinterested in the case, thereby creating a major problem. All the nurse did was give me a stress ball to squeeze and I ended up throwing it cause I was so mad. Have you contacted a lawyer? They committed a federal crime against the bank by alternating contracts to retrieve thousands of dollars for services thats wasnt rendered. Scary when I think about it now. 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. She said it was all swelling and it would go away. /Type /Page Oh my god your doctor and my doctor went to the same school.The same thing happened to me in 2010. FREAKED ME PLUM OUT~! Please go and complain at that site. 4 0 obj This was my response: This discovery would prove to be very helpful in the overall effort to save the Sonobello Class Action Lawsuit. 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. 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. There is many Sonobello Class Action Lawsuits that have been filed in the United States. They are full of empty promises. I look deformed. Shameless for you to hock your Herbalife here, shameless. Man those complaints are downright scary. She could answer that. 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