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Chemical Hair Straightening Products Linked to an Increased Cancer Risk.
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Recent scientific studies have found that the use of chemical hair straightening products, hair relaxers, and other hair products present an increased risk of uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and other health problems.
Legal action is being taken against manufacturers and producers of these hair products for their failure to properly warn consumers of potential health risks.
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On this page we’ll discuss the hair straightener cancer lawsuit, updates on the case, potential settlement amounts, who qualifies to file a lawsuit, and more.
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You may be eligible to file a claim if you or a loved one used chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, or other similar hair products, and subsequently were diagnosed with uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, or other health conditions.
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Several studies published in the past decade have found that certain hair products may increase cancer risk.
These products include:
According to complaints in recent lawsuits filed, it is alleged that endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are present in chemical hair straighteners and may cause cancer.
Chemicals in Hair Relaxer Products may include:
Chemical hair straightening products may be linked to the following health conditions in frequent users:
Though no specific companies were named in the major scientific studies that outline the cancer risk from hair straightening products, several companies and products have been named in lawsuits.
Companies who have been named in hair straightener lawsuits include, but are not limited to:
Women who frequently used hair relaxers and subsequently developed uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, or other related health conditions may undergo several serious medical treatments.
These medical treatments include, but are not limited to:
During a recent status conference with Judge Rowland, several significant points emerged:
Discussions during the conference revolved around matters related to the discovery process, including talks about Federal Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures, particularly those involving expert witnesses.
There were also deliberations concerning 30(b)(6) depositions and electronic discovery (ESI).
A 30(b)(6) deposition allows an organization to designate representatives to testify on its behalf regarding specific topics or areas of inquiry.
The bankruptcy counsel provided an update to the court on the current status of Revlon’s bankruptcy proceedings and addressed subject matter jurisdiction matters pertaining to cases involving Revlon.
This week, Dabur International, the parent company of Namaste Laboratories and a key defendant in the hair relaxer class action lawsuit, made a significant legal change.
Dabur opted to substitute its previous defense counsel, who hailed from Kirkland & Ellis LLC, with a fresh team of attorneys from Baker & McKenzie LLP.
If you or a loved one frequently used hair relaxers, chemical hair straighteners, or other hair straightening products and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer or another cancer related to these products, you may be eligible to file a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.
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The Hair Relaxer Lawsuit is ongoing and our lawyers are still accepting new clients.
The judge overseeing the hair relaxer lawsuit approved the use of a short-form complaint, which allows new plaintiffs to fill out a more general form to join the multidistrict litigation (MDL) centralized in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
The short-form requires the plaintiff to answer two questions:
The document specifically mentions uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer, but other health problems experienced by women who’ve used hair relaxers, such as endometriosis or endometrial cancer, may qualify.
If you or a loved one frequently used hair relaxers, chemical hair straighteners, or other hair straightening products and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer or another cancer related to these products, you may be eligible to file a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.
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In a hair relaxer multidistrict litigation (MDL), manufacturers of various hair products, including ORS Olive Oil, Dark & Lovely, Just for Me, and Optimum, have filed a motion to dismiss the product liability lawsuits.
The plaintiffs allege that their products are linked to higher rates of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, endometriosis, and other injuries.
L’Oréal, Revlon, Strength of Nature, and Namaste have also joined the motion to dismiss the lawsuits.
The manufacturers argue that the plaintiffs’ complaint fails to identify specific ingredient formulations and products responsible for the alleged injuries.
The MDL, overseen by U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland in the Northern District of Illinois, was approved in February.
The Master Complaint outlines common allegations made by women, mostly African American, who claim to have developed uterine or ovarian cancer due to regular exposure to hormone-altering synthetic chemical compounds in the hair relaxer products.
The plaintiffs argue that they were not adequately warned about the cancer risks associated with using these products.
Currently in the pre-trial phase, the MDL is coordinating a discovery schedule.
The defendants’ attorneys seek a two-phase discovery process, with the first phase focused on establishing direct causation between hair relaxers and cancer.
If causation is proven, further factors in the discovery process will proceed.
The plaintiffs’ attorneys contend that this two-phase discovery process is merely a delay tactic.
If you or a loved one frequently used hair relaxers, chemical hair straighteners, or other hair straightening products and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer or another cancer related to these products, you may be eligible to file a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.
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Revlon has submitted an update to the MDL judge regarding their ongoing bankruptcy proceedings and a response to the plaintiffs’ status report filed on June 30, 2023. Despite being in bankruptcy, Revlon is significant due to its substantial insurance policy that covers lawsuits related to hair relaxer and cancer.
According to Revlon, the plaintiffs’ report inaccurately represents certain aspects of the bankruptcy proceedings and highlights concerns that have already been addressed. The update provided by Revlon includes detailed provisions of the bankruptcy proceedings and the confirmation order, which aim to guide the court in understanding the potential implications on the MDL class action lawsuit.
Revlon emphasizes that any claims against them must adhere to the bankruptcy court’s order and the specified proof-of-claim procedures. Plaintiffs can only assert “Hair Straightening Claims” in the MDL proceedings or in the Southern District of New York after filing a valid proof of claim.
As per the provisions outlined in the Plan, potential plaintiffs need to file a complaint related to hair straightening against Revlon before September 14, 2023. If these claims are not covered by Revlon’s insurance, any recovery through settlement or judgment is considered discharged in bankruptcy.
Recently, Revlon submitted an omnibus objection to multiple proofs of claim, including those from approximately 3,000 hair straightening claimants, and they anticipate filing more objections.
In their update to the court, Revlon criticized the plaintiffs’ lawyers’ status report, claiming it inaccurately portrayed the bankruptcy court’s order. They also pointed out that the hair-straightening-claim objections had already been resolved prior to the bankruptcy court’s hearing on the objections, which was omitted in the report.
If you or a loved one frequently used hair relaxers, chemical hair straighteners, or other hair straightening products and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer or another cancer related to these products, you may be eligible to file a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.
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Research into the health impacts of hair relaxer use is ongoing, with a new study published by the Boston University School of Public Health linking hair relaxers to an increased risk of infertility.
The study discovered that hair relaxers contain endocrine-disrupting compounds, which hinder fertility. The study says that current and former hair relaxer users have an increased risk of infertility, and the greater the frequency and/ or duration of use further increases these risks. Participants in the study who used relaxers for at least 10 years or at least five times per year had the lowest fertility rates.
The researchers listed phthalates, phenols, and parabens as some of the chemicals found in hair relaxers that reduce fertility, and they further stated that a full set of ingredients and chemicals is rarely included on hair relaxer product labels. This means that even if hair relaxers do not list certain chemicals on their labels, they can still contain chemicals that hinder fertility and are linked to other serious health conditions like uterine cancer.
If you or a loved one frequently used hair relaxers, chemical hair straighteners, or other hair straightening products and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer or another cancer related to these products, you may be eligible to file a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation. You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit instantly.
The Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit is ongoing.
On May 22, the plaintiffs in the litigation filed a master complaint. A master complaint takes the similar allegations from every case in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) and combines them onto a single document, allowing for current and new cases with corresponding allegations to be organized as one. By combining hundreds of individual cases through a master complaint, the MDL pre-trial process becomes simpler and more efficient.
Each individual case will have to submit an individual short-form complaint, which refers a plaintiff’s single case to the overarching master complaint in the litigation. This filing of the master complaint indicates pre-trial processes will begin to move more quickly.
Visit this page for more updates on the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit, and contact our law firm if you have any questions or concerns about your potential Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.
If you or a loved one frequently used hair relaxers, chemical hair straighteners, or other hair straightening products and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer or another cancer related to these products, you may be eligible to file a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation. You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify for the Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit instantly.
Our Hair Relaxer Lawyers are speaking to potential clients and assessing eligibility to join the Hair Relaxer Litigation.
More and more cases are being added to the Hair Relaxer MDL, which is centralized in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The litigation is targeting manufacturers and distributors of hair products that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that have been linked to cancer, specifically uterine cancer risk.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conducted a study on Black and Hispanic hairdressers, finding that many have been exposed to hazardous chemicals in hair products that may increase the risk for developing cancer. The impacts of toxic chemicals in hair relaxers and other hair products is not limited to those who have the products applied to their hair. Hair stylists and hairdressers who frequently use these products may also be at an increased risk for cancer.
The Hair Relaxer Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are accepting new clients.
More and more Hair Relaxer Lawsuits are being consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL 3060) in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. As mentioned in last month’s update, the ability for new claimants to file directly into the MDL will help us to better understand how many claims are out there and the pace at which they are filed.
We are expecting the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit to be significant as millions of women have used these products for decades, and until recently, may have been unaware that the usage of chemical hair straightening products could have contributed to uterine cancer diagnoses.
If you or a loved one used Hair Relaxers, Chemical Hair Straighteners, or other Hair Straightening Products and subsequently developed Uterine Cancer or other linked medical conditions, you may be eligible to file a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.
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Judge Rowland, who is presiding over the Hair Relaxer MDL, will now allow cases to be directly filed in the MDL.
This move will make it easier for lawyers and their clients. Rather than having plaintiffs file in courts across the country and later consolidate in the MDL, claims can be filed directly into the MDL using a short form complaint.
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with uterine cancer or another related medical condition after frequent use of hair relaxers, contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.
You can also use the chatbot on this site to get a free case evaluation and find out if you qualify in under two minutes.
More and more hair relaxer lawsuits are being centralized in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the US District Court: Northern District of Illinois.
Defendants named in the lawsuits include multiple companies owned by L’Oreal USA, Dabur International Ltd., Namasté Laboratories LLC, Strength of Nature LLC, Godrej SON Holdings Inc., House of Cheatham, and more.
If you or a loved one used chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, or other similar products and subsequently suffered, you may be eligible to file a claim.
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The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has centralized lawsuits against L’Oréal and other beauty companies into an MDL in the US District Court: Northern District of Illinois.
Around 60 lawsuits claiming that hair relaxer products sold by L’Oréal and other beauty companies cause cancer and other health problems will be consolidated.
The lawsuits allege that the companies knew their products contained dangerous chemicals, but still marketed and sold them.
If you or a loved one used hair straightening chemicals, hair relaxers, or any other similar hair products and were subsequently diagnosed with cancer or other health problems, you may be eligible to file a claim.
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Hair Relaxer and Hair Straightener Lawsuits are being filed in state courts across the United States.
The litigation against manufacturers of these products is growing, and lawyers from around the country are accepting clients.
The Hair Straightener Lawsuit has also crossed the border with a new class action lawsuit filed in Canadian court against L’Oreal.
The proposed class action filed in the British Columbia Supreme Court claims the products contain hormonally active and carcinogenic compounds that are not listed separately as ingredients, but are instead often grouped into the “fragrance” or “perfume” categories.
The claim accuses the companies of extensive misconduct, including failing to investigate reports of adverse effects, issue recalls or warn customers and health professionals.
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Scientific research published over the last decade has found that women using chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, and other similar products experience an increased risk of developing uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, uterine fibroids, breast cancer, and other health problems.
Renewed legal pressure is being put on companies who sell dangerous products specifically marketed for health and beauty purposes, and now legal action is being taken against companies who produce hair straighteners and hair relaxers for their failure to warn consumers of potential risks.
Previous legal action has been taken against companies whose hair products or permanent hair dyes that may increase breast cancer risk (Hair Products Breast Cancer Risk).
If you or a loved one used chemical hair straightening products and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, or another related health problem, you may be eligible to file a claim.
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Several lawsuit claims have been filed against manufacturers, and a multidistrict litigation (MDL) is being formed.
The Hair Relaxer MDL will be centralized in the US District Court: Northern District of Illinois.
Lawsuits have been filed in the Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Georgia, Southern District of Ohio, Southern District of New York, and Northern District of California.
Visit this page for more updates on the Hair Straightener Lawsuit as information becomes available.
Several notable studies have been published in the last decade on the links between the use of chemical straighteners and increased risk of uterine cancer, breast cancer, and other health conditions.
These studies have been organized and executed by some of the top universities and health research institutions in the world.
The National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) conducted a health study for more than a decade called the “Sister Study“, which originally looked at risk factors for breast cancer.
Published in October 2022, “Hair straightening chemicals associated with higher uterine cancer risk” found that women who reported frequent use of hair straightening products, defined as more than four times in the previous year, were more than twice as likely to go on to develop uterine cancer compared to those who did not use the products.
Alexandra White Ph.D. (Lead Author on the Study and Head of NIEHS Environment and Cancer Epidemiology Group) stated that:
“We estimated that 1.64% of women who never used hair straighteners would go on to develop uterine cancer by the age of 70; but for frequent users, that risk goes up to 4.05%. This doubling rate is concerning. However, it is important to put this information into context – uterine cancer is a relatively rare type of cancer.”
Other studies on the link between dangerous chemicals in hair straightening products and cancer diagnoses include:
According to the Resilient Sisterhood Project, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness on the reproductive health of black women, black women are significantly more likely than white women to have advanced stages of uterine cancer and to have more aggressive tumor types (clear cell, serous, high-grade endometrioid, and malignant mixed Mullerian tumors).
The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology conducted a study on the mortality rates of endometrial cancer, finding an increased risk for black women to suffer from aggressive forms of uterine cancer.
Their study identifies two (2) reasons for this increased risk of aggressive uterine cancer:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has also found that uterine fibroid growth is more common among black women than other ethnic groups.
Black women use chemical hair straighteners and hair relaxers at much higher rates than white women and also at much earlier ages.
If you or a loved one used hair straightening products and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file a claim.
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As a potential client, there are a few steps you should take with the help of an attorney:
An experienced attorney will also be able to help walk you through the steps of civil litigation,
Evidence is important in any personal injury lawsuit, especially product liability cases.
In a Hair Straightener Lawsuits, evidence may include:
With the help of an experienced attorney, you will begin to assess damages related to your case. Damages refer to the total losses incurred as a result of an injury or diagnosis, both economic and non-economic.
Damages in a Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit may include:
Our attorneys are currently accepting clients who are eligible to file lawsuits over the links between frequent use of hair straightening chemicals and risk of developing uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and other health problems.
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