[May 2023] Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit | Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit

Chemical Hair Straightening Products Linked to an Increased Cancer Risk.

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Intro to the Chemical Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit

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.

Not sure if you qualify for the Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit?

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.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation, or use the chatbot on this page to see if you qualify to file a Hair Straightener Lawsuit instantly.

Our attorneys have decades of experience securing compensation for people harmed by dangerous products. We’re here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Several studies published in the past decade have found that certain hair products may increase cancer risk.

These products include:

  • Hair relaxers
  • Chemical hair straightening products
  • Hair straighteners
  • Permanent hair dye

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:

  • Parabens
  • Bisphenol A
  • Metals
  • Formaldahyde
  • Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)

Chemical hair straightening products may be linked to the following health conditions in frequent users:

  • Breast cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Chronic hormonal imbalance
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Endometriosis
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Thyroid problems
  • Uterine cancer
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Vitiligo

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:

  • L’Oreal
  • Softsheen-Carson (Optimum Relaxer)
  • Dark & Lovely
  • Just For Me
  • Cantu Beauty
  • Motions Hair
  • ORS Hair Care (Namaste Laboratories, LLC)
  • African Pride (Godrej Group)

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:

  • Blood transfusion for iron deficiency anemia due to excessive bleeding
  • Chemotherapy
  • Endometrial ablation
  • Endometriosis excision
  • Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Laparotomy
  • Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRGFUS)
  • Morcellation
  • Myomectomy
  • Radiation
  • Transcervical radiofrequency ablation
  • Uterine fibroid embolization
  • Other surgery or treatment

Table of Contents

Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Updates

May 23rd:

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. 

May 4th:

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. 

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. We’re here to help. 

March 16th Update

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.

March 1st Update

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.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation or use the chatbot on this page to see if you qualify for legal action instantly.

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.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify in under two minutes.

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.

Do you qualify for a Hair Straightener Lawsuit?

Contact us for a free consultation or use the chatbot on this page to see if you qualify to file a claim instantly.

What is the Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit?

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.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation, or use the chatbot on this page to see if you qualify to file a claim instantly.

Chemical Hair Straightening Lawsuit Filed Against Manufacturers

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.

Research Studies on Links Between Hair Relaxers and Cancer

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.

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The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS): Women Who Use Chemical Hair Straighteners Are More Likely to Develop Uterine Cancer

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.”

Additional Research on Chemical Hair Straighteners and Health Risks

Other studies on the link between dangerous chemicals in hair straightening products and cancer diagnoses include:

Black Women Experience a Higher Uterine Cancer Risk than White Women

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.

Black Women Reported to Have Higher Risk of Uterine Cancer

Their study identifies two (2) reasons for this increased risk of aggressive uterine cancer:

  • Black women have a higher prevalence of molecular and genetic markers for more aggressive forms of endometrial cancer
  • Black women are often less likely to receive proper care for the disease, and the disease is often diagnosed at later and more aggressive stages compared to white women.

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.

Do You Qualify for a Hair Straightener Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one used hair straightening products and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file a claim.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation, or use the virtual legal assistant on this page to see if you qualify to file a claim instantly.

Do You Qualify for the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

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,

Gathering Evidence for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

Evidence is important in any personal injury lawsuit, especially product liability cases.

Gathering Evidence for Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits

In a Hair Straightener Lawsuits, evidence may include:

  • Medical records
  • Medical bills
  • Receipts of purchase
  • Lost wages as a result of medical treatment
  • Witness statements
  • Doctor’s notes
  • Other evidence proving use of hair relaxer products and the subsequent health impacts

Assessing Damages for Hair Straightener Lawsuits

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.

Assessing Damages in a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

Damages in a Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit may include:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages or earning capability
  • Lost quality of life
  • Loss of consortium
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional damages
  • Permanent disability
  • Other damages

TorHoerman Law: Investigating Claims About Chemical Hair Straighteners and Higher Risk for Cancer

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.

Do you believe you qualify for the Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit?

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

Unsure if you qualify for the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

You can find out in under 2 minutes by using our website chat on this page.

Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit, Hair Relaxer Lawyers

We are gathering potential clients and strategizing legal action against hair straightener manufacturers whose products exposed women to an increased risk for developing cancer.

Our law firm is committed to helping people harmed at no fault of their own seek compensation for what they’ve experienced. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that we DO NOT charge for legal representation unless success is won for your case.

Don’t hesitate to reach out and speak to our legal team today. We are here to help.

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Tor Hoerman

Owner & Attorney - TorHoerman Law

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