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• Five Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Over Cancer Risks Selected for Bellwether Trials

  October 28, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has announced the selection of five hair relaxer lawsuits to serve as a series of bellwether trials over claims that the chemical straighteners caused women to develop reproductive cancers.

• First Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit Set for Bellwether Trial on Sept. 7, 2027

  September 28, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has scheduled the first hair relaxer cancer lawsuit bellwether trial for September 7, 2027.

• J&J Agrees to $5.5B Talcum Powder Settlement Payout to Resolve Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits

  July 29, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A $5.5 billion settlement deal could resolve nearly 80,000 talcum powder cancer lawsuits that claim Johnson & Johnson products were contaminated with asbestos.

• L’Oreal Execs To Face More Questions Over Dark and Lovely, Hair Relaxer Cancer Risks

  June 29, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The CEO and two other top L'Oreal executives have been ordered to answer plaintiffs' questions as part of a group of hair relaxer cancer lawsuits in Pennsylvania state court.

• Group of 38 Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawyers Reappointed to MDL Leadership Roles

  May 27, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has reappointed dozens of hair relaxer cancer lawyers to leadership positions as the litigation enters its third year and parties prepare a group of claims for bellwether trials.

• 10 Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Selected by Court for Early Trial Dates

  April 7, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has selected 10 hair relaxer lawsuits to serve as potential bellwether trials after altering the selection process to eliminate non-representative cases.

• Hair Relaxer Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Certification for Medical Monitoring Claims

  April 1, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is being asked to certify seven hair relaxer class action lawsuits seeking medical monitoring for users, following studies that link the products to an increased risk of cancer.

• Hair Relaxer Endometrial Cancer Lawsuits and Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits Proposed for Early Trials

  March 23, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Attorneys involved in hair relaxer lawsuits have selected two groups of claims they say should be chosen to represent thousands of similar cancer claims.

• Additional Talks To Settle Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuits Set for April 13

  March 20, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A Magistrate Judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson to negotiate with talcum powder cancer lawsuit plaintiffs in hopes of reaching a settlement agreement that would prevent the need for tens of thousands of trials.

• Lawyers To Nominate Hair Relaxer Cancer Cases for Early Bellwether Trials Next Week

  March 12, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Plaintiffs and defendants involved in hair relaxer cancer lawsuits are expected to turn in a list of 12 cases that the parties believe are fit to serve as bellwether trials.