Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
Hair relaxer lawsuits have been filed in all 50 states by thousands of claimants due to cancers and other illnesses caused by hair relaxer products.
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In recent months, there has been a significant increase in the number of cases in the hair relaxer class action Multi-District Litigation (MDL). Throughout the summer and beyond, the MDL saw the addition of several thousand new cases each month. However, this rapid expansion experienced a sudden slowdown last month, with only 17 new cases being filed. As it stands, the MDL currently has a total of 7,894 pending cases.
This month, Boston University's Black Women's Health Study released the findings of an extensive study that began in 1995, involving the health records of nearly 60,000 Black women. The study revealed that those who had used chemical hair relaxers for a long period showed a notably higher incidence of uterine cancer. These results reinforce previous findings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which indicated a distinct link between the use of hair relaxers and cancer. In response to these findings, the FDA recently proposed a new regulation aiming to prohibit the use of formaldehyde in all hair relaxer products.
The plaintiffs have filed their master complaint, which is an impressively thorough and detailed document. Spanning over 400 pages, it meticulously outlines the allegations made by the plaintiffs.
Revlon provided an update to the MDL judge on their bankruptcy proceedings and responded to the plaintiffs’ June 30, 2023, status report. Despite its bankruptcy, Revlon's substantial insurance policy is notable for potentially covering hair relaxer cancer claims. Revlon asserts that claims must follow the bankruptcy court’s procedures, with a filing deadline of September 14, 2023. Claims not covered by insurance will be discharged in bankruptcy. Revlon has filed objections to around 3,000 hair straightening claims and criticized the plaintiffs’ lawyers for misrepresenting the bankruptcy process.
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To qualify for the hair relaxer lawsuit, individuals must meet specific criteria related to the use of certain hair relaxer products and subsequent development of certain cancers:
Qualifying Injuries:
To establish eligibility for participation in the hair relaxer lawsuit, claimants must provide concrete evidence of their use of one or more of the specified hair relaxer products. This documentation can include purchase receipts, photographs, or testimonies that clearly demonstrate a history of using these products. Additionally, claimants must have a medically confirmed diagnosis of one of the specified cancers: Uterine Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, or Ovarian Cancer. Medical records, such as diagnostic reports, treatment records, and statements from healthcare professionals, are crucial in substantiating this aspect of the claim. The combination of proof of product usage and a relevant medical diagnosis forms the cornerstone of establishing a direct link required for eligibility in this lawsuit. It is this connection that underpins the legal argument that the use of these hair relaxer products may have contributed to the development of the cancer, thereby making the individual a potential claimant in the lawsuit.
Several manufacturers and their respective products are commonly implicated in many hair relaxer lawsuits, including:
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