Settlement Reached with Defunct Woodbury Dental Clinic
Consumers who received services from the now-closed Woodbury dental clinic will be eligible for refunds for fees paid for treatments that were never provided. This settlement is the result of an agreement between Attorney General Keith Ellison and Woodbury Dental Arts.
Refund Process and Eligibility
The settlement allows consumers to claim refunds through the Consumer Protection Restitution Account managed by the Attorney General’s Office. The office is actively working to identify and contact patients who qualify for refunds.
Attorney General's Statement
“All too often, when we catch scammers, they don’t have money left to pay back the people they cheated,” said Attorney General Ellison. “That almost happened when Woodbury Dental Arts abruptly closed up shop and declared bankruptcy after accepting down payments for costly dental procedures they would never provide. I’m glad we can compensate those Minnesotans who lost so much when Woodbury Dental Arts shut its doors.”
Background of the Closure
Woodbury Dental Arts closed in March 2024 without notifying patients, leaving some with incomplete implant treatments. Dr. Marko Kamel, the owner and dentist, explained to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that the closure was due to his license suspension and financial difficulties.
Related Issue
There is an ongoing effort to hold those responsible accountable for abandoning patients without completing their treatments.
Author’s Summary
This settlement offers some justice for patients left in the lurch by Woodbury Dental Arts’ sudden closure, ensuring compensation for unpaid dental services.