[2023 Update] Hair Straightener Endometriosis Lawsuit

Scientific research has found that hair relaxer products increase the risk of Endometriosis, Uterine Cancer, and other severe health problems.

Legal action is being strategized against the manufacturers of chemical hair relaxers.

If you or a loved one used chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, or other hair products, and were subsequently diagnosed with endometriosis, uterine cancer, or other health problems, you may be eligible to file a chemical hair straightener lawsuit.

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

Our attorneys are accepting Chemical Hair Relaxer Lawsuits in all 50 states. Reach out to us for more information and find out how we can help you.

Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Filed: Motion for Multidistrict Litigation

Several lawsuit claims have been filed against manufacturers, and steps are being made towards consolidation into multidistrict litigation (MDL).

A motion for consolidation was made in the Northern District of Illinois on November 15th, 2022.

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.

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that normally resides inside the uterus grows outside the uterus.

This tissue can attach to organs in the pelvic area, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, and cause pain and inflammation.

Symptoms of endometriosis can include pelvic pain, cramping, and heavy or irregular periods.

Treatment for endometriosis typically includes medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and hormonal therapy, to manage pain and reduce the size of the growths.

In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the growths and alleviate symptoms.

It is important to note that Endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose and it is frequently overlooked by doctors, as symptoms can be similar to those of other conditions, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

If you are experiencing symptoms that may be indicative of endometriosis, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Multiple scientific studies have linked endocrine disrupting chemicals found in chemical hair relaxers and hair straightening products to an increased risk of uterine cancer and other health problems.

The National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), a division of the National Cancer Institute, 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.

Scientific studies linking hair straightener products to Endometriosis and Uterine Cancer:

• National Institutes of Health, Fertility and Sterility Journal:  Bisphenol A and phthalates and endometriosis: the Endometriosis: Natural History, Diagnosis and Outcomes Study
• The National Cancer Institute:  Use of Straighteners and Other Hair Products and Incident Uterine Cancer
• The National Cancer Institute:  Chemical Relaxers and Hair-Straightening Products: Potential Targets for Hormone-Related Cancer Prevention and Control
• Cancer Epidemiology:  Hair dye and chemical straightener use and breast cancer risk in a large US population of black and white women
• Carcinogenisis (Oxford Academic):  Hair product use and breast cancer incidence in the Black Women’s Health Study

If you or a loved one used hair straightening products and subsequently developed endometriosis, 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.

As a potential client, there are a few steps you should take with the help of an attorney:

• Gathering Evidence
• Assessing Damages
• Determining Liability

Your Hair Relaxer Lawyer will also help guide you through the civil lawsuit process more generally.

Gathering Evidence for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

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

In lawsuits filed against chemical hair straightener brands, your ability to obtain medical records of your Endometriosis diagnosis and hair relaxer use is a great advantage.

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 Chemical 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.

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

Determining Liability for the Hair Relaxer Endometriosis Lawsuit

Liability in Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuits depend on the certain hair products you have used or been given.

There are hundreds of companies that produce hair relaxers and chemical hair straighteners.

Below are a list of companies who have had Hair Relaxer Lawsuits filed against them:

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

Our attorneys are currently investigating claims that allege links between frequent use of hair straightening chemicals and risk of developing uterine cancer, endometriosis, endometrial cancer, uterine fibroids, breast cancer, and other health problems.

Do you believe you qualify for the Hair Straightener Lawsuit?

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

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

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