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• Phthalates Linked to More Than 350,000 Deaths Worldwide Each Year: Study

  May 9, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Researchers estimate that phthalate chemicals contribute to more than 350,000 cardiovascular-related deaths globally each year, with the highest toll occurring in regions heavily involved in plastic production.

• Mattresses May Expose Children to Brain-Harming Chemicals, New Studies Find

  April 22, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New studies warn that many child mattresses release potentially harmful chemicals, which should be more closely regulated.

• Using Cosmetic Products While Pregnant Could Affect Babies’ Brain Development: Study

  April 10, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new study indicates that phthalates in mothers’ bodies could be having detrimental effects on newborn babies.

• Judge Indicates 40 Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Over Uterine Cancer, Endometrial Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Will Be Selected for Early Trial Program

  February 3, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has ordered plaintiffs and defendants involved in hair relaxer cancer litigation to select 20 cases each, for a total of 40, to undergo case-specific discovery to prepare them to serve as potential bellwether trials.

• Proposals for Hair Relaxer Bellwether Selection Protocol Submitted to MDL Judge

  January 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Plaintiffs and defendants involved in hair relaxer lawsuits have filed competing plans which differ in how they would select 16 cases to serve as bellwether early test cases, and also differ in when they would be ready for trial.

• FDA Investigation Finds Heavy Metals in Tampons Pose Few Serious Risks for Women

  December 31, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Following a review of relevant literature, further laboratory investigations are being undertaken by federal regulators to complete a full risk assessment of the menstrual products.

• Lawyers in Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Fail To Reach Agreement on Bellwether Plan

  December 19, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Judge presiding over all federal hair relaxer lawsuits has ordered the parties to submit separate briefing on the bellwether selection process by January 3.

• Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Plaintiffs Tell Court Manufacturers Have Not Turned Over Complete Details on Toxic Products

  December 11, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Status report on hair relaxer lawsuits reveals that plaintiffs are still awaiting key information about the ingredients contained in specific hair straighteners sold by cosmetics manufacturers, as part of the discovery process leading up to early bellwether trials.

• Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Moving Forward Simultaneously in Federal MDL and Various State Courts

  November 12, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawyers will meet today with the federal judge presiding over all hair relaxer lawsuits, as women diagnosed with uterine, endometrial and ovarian cancer continue to file claims throughout the U.S. court system.

• Hair Relaxer Case Management Conferences To Be Held Throughout 2025 To Review Progress of Discovery

  November 6, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawyers will report to a U.S. Magistrate Judge about the status of hair relaxer lawsuits, to keep the litigation on track as the Court prepares claims brought by women diagnosed with uterine cancer, endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer for trial.