Bosley Hair Restoration Lawsuits: A Summary
Bosley Hair Restoration, the largest hair restoration company in the United States, has faced several lawsuits over the years. Here’s a summary of the most notable ones:
1. Fraud and Medical Malpractice:
- Filed: February 1996
- Claim: A patient, Michael Boggs, alleged that Bosley misrepresented the number of procedures required for his hair transplant and negligently performed a surgery that caused complications.
- Outcome: The trial resulted in a divided jury, with the Court of Appeals ultimately upholding the verdict in favor of Bosley on the fraud claim but reversing the verdict on the medical malpractice claim. A new trial was ordered for the medical malpractice claim, but the outcome is unknown.
2. Unlawful Competition:
- Filed: April 2013
- Claim: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged that Bosley illegally exchanged competitively sensitive information with its competitor, Hair Club.
- Outcome: Bosley settled with the FTC, agreeing to a cease-and-desist order and paying a $1.6 million civil penalty.
3. Class Action Data Breach:
- Filed: August 2020
- Claim: A class action lawsuit was filed against Bosley after a ransomware attack exposed the personal data of thousands of patients.
- Outcome: The lawsuit was settled for $500,000 in July 2023.
4. False Advertising:
- Filed: October 2022
- Claim: A class action lawsuit alleges that Bosley engages in false advertising by exaggerating the effectiveness of its hair restoration procedures and misleading potential customers about the risks and side effects.
- Outcome: The lawsuit is ongoing.
5. Negligent Misrepresentation:
- Filed: October 2023
- Claim: A patient, Ghorban Ali Salmanzadeh, alleges that Bosley misrepresented the invasive nature and scope of his hair transplant procedure, leading to complications and scarring.
- Outcome: The jury found in favor of Bosley on the negligence claim but awarded Salmanzadeh $2.7 million on the misrepresentation claim.
Disclaimer:
This information is based on publicly available records and may not be comprehensive. It is not intended as legal advice. For the latest updates and specific details about each lawsuit, please consult with a qualified attorney.
