Is there a hair relaxer lawsuit?

Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit Overview Yes. Chemical hair relaxer and hair straightener products have been marketed by a number of different companies, primarily to African American women. However, manufacturers failed to disclose the potential side effects of several toxic chemicals in hair relaxers, which may increase the risk of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer and other injuries.

Who is Eligible for a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Payout?

Financial compensation and settlement benefits may be available through a hair relaxer lawsuit for women who regularly used chemical hair relaxer or hair straightener, and were diagnosed with any of the following injuries: Uterine Cancer Ovarian Cancer Breast Cancer Endometrial Cancer Uterine Sarcoma Uterine Fibroids Endometriosis

What is the latest update on Hair Relaxer lawsuits?

December 2022 Update: L’Oréal and several other cosmetic manufacturers are opposing the creation of a hair relaxer MDL, but indicate that if the litigation is centralized it should be managed out of the Southern District of New York. The U.S. JPML is expected to hear oral arguments on the motion during a hearing session set for January 26, 2023.

Do hair relaxers cause cancer?

In recent years, several studies have been published that make a connection between the use of hair relaxer and cancer, raising concerns about the wide spread use of the products by African Americans and other minority women throughout the U.S.

What cancers do hair relaxers cause?

Uterine Cancer Ovarian Cancer Breast Cancer Endometrial Cancer Uterine Sarcoma Uterine Fibroids Endometriosis

What brands of hair relaxer cause cancer?

some of the first hair relaxer cancer lawsuits were filed in the federal court system, presenting claims against manufacturers of some of the most widely used products, including: Dark and Lovely Optimum Care Relaxer Soft and Beautiful Motions Hair Relaxer TCB Naturals Relaxer Creme Just for Me Hair Relaxer ORS Olive Oil (Organic Root Stimulator)

Does hair relaxer cause uterine cancer?

Researchers with the National Institute of Environmental Health published findings in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, warning that ingredients in popular hair relaxers may cause uterine cancer, as they contain endocrine-disrupting and carcinogenic chemicals. The study involved a review of data on nearly 34,000 women between the ages of 35 and 74, including a 10 year follow up on the incidence rate of uterine cancer diagnosed. Researchers found an increased risk of uterine cancer among hair relaxer users compared to any other hair products involved in the study, as well as compared to women who used no hair straightener products. 4% of women frequently using hair straightener chemical products developed uterine cancer 1.6% of women who never used a hair relaxer developed uterine cancer

Does hair relaxer cause ovarian cancer?

In 2021, a study was published in Carcinogenesis, suggesting a strong link between the use of hair relaxer and ovarian cancer. Data from more than 40,000 participants enrolled in the National Institute of Health’s Sister Study revealed women using hair relaxers four or more times annually have almost twice the risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to never-use study participants. Specifically, the study revealed hair relaxer use was associated with a risk of non-serous ovarian tumors, which grow on the ovary’s outer layer of tissue.

Is There a Hair Relaxer Recall Over Cancer Side Effects?

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a hair relaxer formaldehyde ban in October 2023, which would prohibit the sale of hair relaxer products containing formaldehyde and other chemicals that have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers.

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September 01, 2024 By: Austin Kirk

Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits.
House Reps Want to Know Why FDA Has Delayed Hair Relaxer Formaldehyde Ban

August 29, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Lawmakers note that women of color are disproportionately put at increased cancer risk from hair relaxers while the formaldehyde ban is delayed.
Five Hair Relaxer Injury Lawsuits in Cook County, Illinois May Be Set For Trial in 2025

August 27, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

State court trials are likely to begin well before the first federal hair relaxer lawsuits go before a jury involving allegations that products caused women to develop uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries.
Walgreens, CVS Will Not Be Named in Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Master Complaint Over Uterine, Ovarian Cancer Risks

August 14, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

The retailers have only been named in a small number of uterine, endometrial or ovarian cancer lawsuits over hair relaxer side effects
FDA Ban on Hair Relaxers With Formaldehyde Delayed Again: Reports

July 22, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Formaldehyde health risks have been widely recognized for years, and could directly expose those using hair relaxer to toxic cancer causing chemicals.
Plaintiffs Seek To Dismiss Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Involving Women Not Diagnosed with Uterine, Endometrial or Ovarian Cancer

May 15, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Many hair relaxer lawsuits were filed by women without confirmed cancer diagnoses, due to fears their filings would be blocked by deadlines imposed by the U.S. bankruptcy court.
Hair Relaxer Formaldehyde Risks Remain Unaddressed By FDA, Despite Plan to Ban Cancer-Causing Chemical

May 02, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

L'Oreal, which faces a majority of hair relaxer lawsuits, indicates it welcomes a formaldehyde ban, as it claims none of its products use the chemical.
Formaldehyde Exposure Presents Unreasonable Risk to Humans: EPA

March 20, 2024 By: Katherine McDaniel

More than one million Americans face an increased risk of leukemia, head and neck cancers from chronic formaldehyde exposure, according to the EPA.
Lawyers Argue Class Action Lawsuits Over Toxic Hair Relaxer Chemicals Should Be Cleared To Move Forward

March 14, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Defendants' motion to dismiss hair relaxer chemical class action lawsuits is inconsistent with the law, plaintiffs' attorneys argue.
More than 8,300 Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Over Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Other Injuries Pending in Federal MDL

March 05, 2024 By: Irvin Jackson

Lawyers are scheduled to meet with the judge presiding over the hair relaxer lawsuits this week, as plaintiffs accuse manufacturers of engaging in an effort to unnecessarily delay the litigation and start of bellwether trials.

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Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

House Reps Want to Know Why FDA Has Delayed Hair Relaxer Formaldehyde Ban

Five Hair Relaxer Injury Lawsuits in Cook County, Illinois May Be Set For Trial in 2025

Walgreens, CVS Will Not Be Named in Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Master Complaint Over Uterine, Ovarian Cancer Risks

FDA Ban on Hair Relaxers With Formaldehyde Delayed Again: Reports

Plaintiffs Seek To Dismiss Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Involving Women Not Diagnosed with Uterine, Endometrial or Ovarian Cancer

Hair Relaxer Formaldehyde Risks Remain Unaddressed By FDA, Despite Plan to Ban Cancer-Causing Chemical

Formaldehyde Exposure Presents Unreasonable Risk to Humans: EPA

Lawyers Argue Class Action Lawsuits Over Toxic Hair Relaxer Chemicals Should Be Cleared To Move Forward

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