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• More than 8,300 Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Over Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Other Injuries Pending in Federal MDL

  March 5, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The number of hair relaxer lawsuits filed against manufacturers of Dark & Lovely, Just for Me, Optima and other chemical straightener kits has grown to more than 8,300 claims of cancer and other injuries.

• Manufacturers Seek Dismissal of Hair Relaxer Class Action Lawsuit Over Uterine Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Risks

  February 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of various chemical straighteners have filed a motion seeking to dismiss hair relaxer class action lawsuits filed over economic damages.

• Study Highlights Uterine Cancer Risk from Hair Relaxer Chemicals for Black Women

  December 22, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that hair relaxer use among postmenopausal Black women can increase their risk of uterine cancer by as much as 70%.

• Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Cleared To Move Forward, After Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Master Complaint

  November 14, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is allowing hair relaxer lawsuits to move forward after rejecting a motion by manufacturers to have the cases thrown out.

• Nearly 6,000 Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Filed in Federal MDL by Women Diagnosed with Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Other Injuries

  October 24, 2023

  Austin Kirk

  Manufacturers of Just for Me, Dark & Lovely and other hair relaxer products now face nearly 6,000 lawsuits by women who say use of the chemical straighteners led to uterine cancer, ovarian cancer ,endometriosis and other health problems.

• Hair Relaxer Recalls May Be Required By FDA Ban On Straighteners Containing Formaldehyde

  October 18, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has proposed a new rule which could lead to hair relaxer recalls for all chemical straighteners which use formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing-chemicals.

• Consolidated Class Action Lawsuit Against Hair Relaxer Manufacturers Filed in Federal MDL

  August 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Plaintiffs have filed a hair relaxer consolidated class action lawsuit, which will make it easier for new claims to be filed against the manufacturers.

• Short Form Complaint For Filing New Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Approved in MDL

  August 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has approved a standardized Short-Form Complaint for hair relaxer lawsuits, which will streamline the filing process for new claims.

• Bellwether Plan for Hair Relaxer Lawsuits To Be Proposed By Parties in Federal MDL

  August 3, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is calling on parties involved in hair relaxer lawsuits to present a plan for the selection of early bellwether trial cases by November 10.

• Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit Over Uterine Cancer Risk Filed Against L’Oreal, Other Manufacturers

  July 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  An Arkansas woman's chemical hair straightener lawsuit says she used the products for decades without being warned they could cause uterine cancer.