84 results

• Hair Relaxer Lawsuits and Talcum Powder Lawsuits Designated as New Mass Torts in Philadelphia

  May 30, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Two new mass torts have been formed in Philadelphia, involving hair relaxer lawsuits and talcum powder injury lawsuits brought in the state court system by women diagnosed with cancers.

• Hair Relaxer Lawsuits MDL Judge Seeks Status Report on Discovery Proceedings

  May 21, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge wants lawyers involved in hair relaxer lawsuits to provide an update this week on the status of discovery proceedings for a pool of cases being considered for bellwether trial dates.

• Formaldehyde Found in Range of Personal Care Products Used Primarily by Black and Latina Women

  May 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study found that many cosmetics products containing formaldehyde label the cancer-causing chemical in such a way that consumers do not realize it is an ingredient.

• Lawyers Selected 32 Hair Relaxer Lawsuits for Bellwether Discovery in MDL

  May 13, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Hair relaxer lawsuit plaintiffs and defendants have selected 32 claims to be prepared for early test trials, focusing on ovarian, uterine and endometrial cancer injuries.

• Hair Relaxer Settlement Master Appointed To Oversee Negotiations To Resolve Cancer Lawsuits

  April 29, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has appointed a special master to help parties involved in hair relaxer lawsuits potentially negotiate a settlement to resolve the litigation.

• Hair Relaxer Lawyers To Meet With MDL Judge Amid “Contentious” Disputes Over Bellwether Discovery Plans

  April 23, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawyers involved in the federal hair relaxer lawsuits submitted a status report in advance of an MDL status conference tomorrow, highlighting a number of ongoing disputes over Defendant Fact Sheets and a potential Science Day.

• More Than 12,000 Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Filed Against L’Oreal, Other Cosmetics Companies

  April 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Nearly a dozen different cosmetics companies face more than 12,000 hair relaxer lawsuits, involving claims that chemical straighteners caused women to develop uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries.

• Uterine and Endometrial Cancer Caused by Hair Relaxer Products: Lawsuit

  March 25, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A hair relaxer lawsuit claims long-term use of chemical straighteners led to the development of uterine and endometrial cancer.

• Schedule for Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Bellwether Trials Outlined by MDL Judge

  March 13, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has outlined the schedule for preparing a group of hair relaxer lawsuits for early bellwether trials, which will not go before a jury until at least 2027.

• Synthetic Braiding Hair Contains Cancer-Causing Chemicals: Consumer Reports

  March 5, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Consumer Reports investigation found cancer-causing chemicals, like benzene, in all synthetic hair braid products, as well as high levels of lead and VOCs.