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• MDL Judge To Weigh Hair Relaxer Cancer Evidence in Mid-2026

  September 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Hearings over the validity of expert witnesses in hair relaxer cancer lawsuits will begin on April 1, 2026, when plaintiffs’ experts must convince the judge that their testimony linking the products to cancer is scientifically reliable enough to be presented to juries.

• Link Between Hair Relaxers and Cancer To Be Examined by Court During “Science Day”

  July 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has called for Science Day presentations to explain to the court the theories and evidence linking hair relaxer to increased cancer risks.

• Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Continue To Be Filed as Lawyers Prepare First Cases for Trial

  June 24, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Large numbers of women are using short-form complaints to file abbreviated hair relaxer cancer lawsuits directly with the MDL court.

• Replacement Hair Relaxer Lawsuit To Be Selected for MDL Bellwether Pool

  June 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has directed hair relaxer manufacturers to select a replacement case for the bellwether trial pool, following the plaintiff’s voluntary dismissal of one of the previously selected lawsuits.

• 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.

• 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.