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Hair Relaxer Lawsuit [October 2024 Update] | Which Hair Relaxers Cause Cancer?

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Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Overview

Recent scientific studies have found that the use of hair relaxers, chemical hair straighteners, and other hair products present an increased risk to develop uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and other health problems.

Legal action is being strategized against manufacturers and producers of these hair products for their failure to properly warn consumers of potential uterine cancer risk and other health risks.

Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit Settlement Amounts; Hair Straightening Cancer Lawsuit Settlement Amounts, Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Settlement Amounts; Hair Relaxer Uterine Cancer Lawsuit

Not sure if you qualify for the Hair Relaxer 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.

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What is the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

Recent scientific studies indicate that women who use chemical hair straighteners, relaxers, and similar products may have a higher risk of developing health issues such as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, uterine fibroids, breast cancer and other conditions.

In October 2022, the National Cancer Institute published a study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), that found an increased risk of uterine cancer in women who use hair straightening products.

These research findings have triggered lawsuits filed in federal courts against the manufacturers of hair relaxer products.

Previously, legal actions have also been taken against companies whose hair products were potentially related to breast cancer risk, particularly permanent hair dye.

Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Attorney

If you or a loved one used hair relaxers or 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.

Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Filed Against Manufacturers

Several lawsuit claims have been filed against manufacturers, and steps are being made towards consolidation into multidistrict litigation (MDL). A motion for consolidation has been submitted, and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) is reviewing the need for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit MDL.

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.

Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits: Hair Relaxer Products and Increased Risk of Cancer and Other Health Problems

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.

Hair Straighteners and cancer; Keratin Hair Straightening and Cancer

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 the risk of developing uterine cancer include:

Health Disparities in Uterine Cancer Diagnosis

Research has found that black women tend to suffer at higher rates from uterine cancer compared to 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. Their study identifies two reasons for this risk:

  • 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.

Black women use chemical hair straighteners and hair relaxers at much higher rates than white women and also at much earlier ages.

More research is necessary on the disproportionate uterine cancer rates in black women compared to white women.

Potential Settlement Amounts for Hair Relaxer Lawsuits

Based on results in previous product liability lawsuits, we estimate the settlement amounts for Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits to be significant.

We estimate the average settlement amount per person to be between $100,000 to $1,500,000.

These numbers are purely an estimation based on previous lawsuits and should not be taken as a guarantee of financial compensation.

Potential Settlement Amounts for Hair Relaxer Lawsuits

Do You Qualify to File a Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one used hair straightening chemicals and were subsequently diagnosed with uterine cancer, breast cancer, or other health conditions, 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 Hair Relaxer Lawsuit instantly.

Do You Qualify for the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

An experienced Hair Relaxer Lawyer can help you gather evidence for your Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit and assess damages that were incurred as a result of your medical condition(s).

A Hair Relaxer Lawyer will also help you understand the process of a civil lawsuit and the timeline to expect in your potential case.

Gathering Evidence for Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits

Evidence is extremely important in any lawsuit, especially Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits. An experienced attorney can help you gather evidence for your Hair Relaxer Lawsuit.

Gathering Evidence for Camp Lejeune Claims

Evidence in Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuits may include:

  • Medical treatment records
  • Cancer diagnosis information
  • Receipts of purchase for hair relaxer products
  • Receipts from hair salons where chemical hair relaxer products were used
  • Photos and videos proving use of hair relaxer products
  • Personal testimony or accounts regarding your use of hair relaxers and your subsequent medical problems
  • Testimony from hair stylists who applied hair straighteners
  • Any other proof of hair relaxer use and cancer treatment

Assessing Damages in a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

Damages refer to the total losses incurred as a result of hair relaxer use, both economic and non-economic.

Assessing Damages in a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

Damages in Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuits may include:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages or earning capabilities
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental health effects
  • Permanent disability
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Other compensatory or punitive damages

TorHoerman Law: Accepting Clients for the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

Our attorneys are currently investigating claims that allege links between frequent use of hair straightening chemicals and risk of developing uterine cancer.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation, or use the chatbot on this page to see if you qualify to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of chemical hair straighteners for failing to warn consumers about the potential cancer risk.

Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Attorneys

Don’t hesitate to reach out and speak to our legal team today.

We have secured over $4 billion in compensation for people harmed at no fault of their own. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means if your case does not result in a win, you do NOT have to pay for legal representation.

Contact us today or use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify in under two minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Health Conditions Have Been Linked to Hair Relaxers?

    Research has found that prolonged exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals in some hair products, such as hair relaxers and chemical hair straighteners, may cause the following health problems:

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

  • What is the status of the Hair Relaxer Litigation?

    Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits are being filed in federal courts across the country, and lawyers are accepting clients daily.

    Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuits are being considered for consolidation into multidistrict litigation. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) is reviewing the need for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit MDL in February 2023.

  • What Companies are Named in Hair Straightener Lawsuits?

    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:

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

  • What Medical Treatments Are Undergone by Women Suffering from Health Conditions Related to Hair Relaxer Use?

    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, such as:

    • 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

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