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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.

• L’Oreal Faces State AG Lawsuit Over Cancer Risks From Hair Relaxers

  September 15, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Arizona claims L'Oreal and SoftSheen committed fraud against the state's consumers by not warning that the company’s hair relaxer products carried cancer risks.

• 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.

• Hair Dye Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Indicates Salon Products Contributed to Cosmetologist’s Diagnosis

  June 4, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A hair dye bladder cancer lawsuit has been filed against multiple manufacturers, alleging they failed to reformulate their products or properly instruct cosmetologists on how to protect themselves from repeated chemical exposure.

• 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.

• Cosmetologist Hair Dye Lawsuit Claims Salon Worker Developed Bladder Cancer After Working With L’Oreal, Redken, Other Products

  April 23, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A cosmetologist has filed a hair dye cancer lawsuit against multiple manufacturers, alleging her diagnosis was caused by decades of exposure while working in salons over a 30-year career.

• Cosmetologist Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Alleges Hair Dye Exposure Risks Withheld From Salon Workers

  April 17, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit against multiple cosmetics companies alleges they are liable for a bladder cancer diagnosis impacting a Texas cosmetologist who used hair dye products for more than 40 years.

• 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.