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CelMD Hair and Skincare Products
Case Name (Date)
Hightree et al v. Amplify, LTD.
20-cv-01532, California State Court – Santa Barbara
(March 2020)
Product/Service
CelMD hair and skincare products, including Microstem Hair Thickening Mask, Nail Formula, Stem Cell Face Mask, and others
Allegations
Falsely advertising products as hair loss solutions that grow and repair hair when they are not capable of providing such results
Falsely advertising skincare products as anti-aging products that tighten, rejuvenate, and smooth lines from skin and lips and “grow stronger, healthier nails” when they are not capable of providing such results
Status
Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
https://www.celmdsettlement.com/
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