Hair Relaxer Lawsuit
Cancer Settlements
Hair relaxer companies including Dark & Lovely, Just of Me, Optimum, Motions, Olive Oil Girls, and others brands are being sued as a result of failing to warn users of the health risks associated with hair relaxers.1
Hair relaxers are known to contain cancer-causing chemicals including Phthalates, Formaldehyde, Parabens, and DEHP.3
If you or a loved one used hair relaxers or straighteners and were later diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Hair Relaxer Injuries and Side Effects
Recent studies have found that there are several cancer-causing ingredients found within hair relaxer products marketed to African American women. 1
Uterine cancer and breast cancer have both been linked to longer-term hair relaxer usage.
Hair Relaxer Case Information & Settlements
Hair relaxers marketed to African-American women have been found to have harmful chemicals in their products that may be linked to uterine cancer, breast cancer, and endometriosis.1
Lawsuits claim that the manufacturers of these hair straighteners knowingly failed to warn users of the potential cancer risks.4
156% increase in uterine cancer diagnosis in African American women who used permanent hair dyes regularly3
Past Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
In November 2022, Timikja Smith filed a complaint in Illinois pursuing claims against hair relaxer producers alleging that these companies failed to warn women about the toxic chemicals in their home perm products.1
A growing number of cases against hair relaxer companies are being filed following several studies highlighting the health risks associated with the phthalates and skin-disrupting chemicals found in these mostly black women-marketed products.1
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Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Uterine cancer after using Hair Relaxer?
Take the time to see if you qualify.
Current Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
There are currently several lawsuits being filed but no cases have gone to trial as of December 2022.4
30% increase in breast cancer diagnosis in African American women who used permanent hair dyes regularly3
Eligibility for Hair Relaxer lawsuit
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer and you used hair straighter products such as Dark & Lovely, you may qualify for compensation.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Eligibility:
- used hair relaxer products
- were later diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer
If you or a loved one used hair relaxer products and were later diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer, please have your case reviewed by a legal professional.
FDA & Scientific Studies on Hair Relaxer
- 2011 Researchers found a relationship between hair relaxers and uterine fibroids2
- 2019 Journal of the National Cancer Institute warned that the ingredients used in chemical hair relaxers may cause uterine cancer and were 9% more likely to develop breast cancer1
- 2022 Journal of the National Cancer Institute warned that the ingredients used in chemical hair relaxers may cause uterine cancer
- 2022 Sister Study conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences found a 156% increase in uterine cancer and a 30% increase in breast cancer
Uterine fibroids and endometriosis have also been associated with phthalate in hair relaxers
Questions asked by Hair Relaxer Lawyers
Have you or a loved one used Hair Relaxer at least once?
Cancer-causing toxins were found in hair relaxer products sold to African American women.
Were you or a loved one later diagnosed with uterine or ovarian cancer?
Uterine and breast cancers have been linked to hair relaxer usage.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit FAQs
Hair relaxer products contain toxic chemicals like phalate.
Contact us to see if you qualify for the Hair Relaxer lawsuit.
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer and you used hair straighter products such as Dark & Lovely, you may qualify for compensation.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Eligibility:
- used hair relaxer products
- were later diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer
If you or a loved one used hair relaxer products and were later diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer, please have your case reviewed by a legal professional.
Contact us to see if you qualify for the Hair Relaxer lawsuit.
Currently thousands of hair relaxer lawsuits are set to be filed in U.S. federal court.
Contact us to see if you qualify for the Hair Relaxer lawsuit.
No. As of December 2022, there has not been a settlement for any hair relaxer lawsuits because the first cases have been filed in late 2022.
Contact us to see if you qualify for the Hair Relaxer lawsuit.
How do I get my case reviewed by a Hair Relaxer lawyer?
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3 Cited Articles
- https://www.aboutlawsuits.com/hair-relaxer-uterine-cancer-lawsuit/
- https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/22/health/hair-straighteners-cancer-black-women-cec/index.html
- https://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2022/11/07/hair-relaxers-and-cancer-risk/
IMPLICATED PRODUCTS
Hair relaxer
CARCINOGEN (substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer)
Phthalates, Formaldehyde, Parabens, and DEHP
RELATED INJURIES
Uterine cancer; Breast cancer; Endometriosis
TOP SETTLEMENT/JURY VERDICT
No settlement yet
DEFENDANTS
L’Oreal USA, Inc.; Soft Sheen-Carson LLC; Strength of Nature, LLC; Godrej Son Holdings, Inc. PDC Brands; Parfums De Coeur, Ltd.
