Hair Relaxer Lawsuits

Our Attorneys Handle Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuits

Frequent use of chemical hair relaxers or straighteners has been linked to several forms of cancer, including uterine, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. If you or a loved one has frequently used hair relaxer products, especially those made and sold by L’Oreal USA Inc., you may be eligible to file a lawsuit with the help of the highly experienced trial attorneys of Hilliard Law. With thousands of lawsuits already filed against L’Oreal, multidistrict litigation (MDL) has been approved, which is familiar legal territory for our attorneys. See if you qualify to file a hair relaxer lawsuit by reaching out today.

From our law office in Texas, we can accept select hair relaxer cancer cases nationwide. No matter what state you live in, call (361) 882-1612 now. 

Do You Qualify to File a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

You may be eligible to file a hair relaxer lawsuit if:

• You used a chemical hair straightening/relaxing product for 5 or more years;
• You used a chemical hair straightening/relaxing product 4 or more times, especially if used consistently; and,
• You have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometrial cancer.

It is important to emphasize that you must have received a diagnosis of uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer to qualify as a hair relaxer lawsuit claimant. If you have not been diagnosed with one of those types of cancers, you likely cannot file a claim, even if you have been diagnosed with a different type of cancer.

Chemical Hair Relaxers Linked to Cancer

Hair relaxer products use several chemicals to straighten hair follicles. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that many of those chemicals could be dangerous through repeated skin exposure and has gone as far as to propose a ban on chemical hair straighteners and relaxers.

Potentially dangerous chemicals used in hair relaxer products include:

• Formaldehyde: Known carcinogen that can be produced in even “formaldehyde-free” hair relaxers once the product is heated.
• Phthalates: Endocrine disruptor that is considered a “probable carcinogen” by the National Cancer Institute.
• Guanidine: Harmful chemical substance capable of causing skin damage, which furthers the skin absorption rate of other hair relaxer chemicals.
• Sodium hydroxide: Alkali substance that has also been linked to skin damage and even hair loss with repeated use.

With repeated exposure to these chemicals, hair relaxer users may experience a higher risk of certain types of cancers. To date, the most common and dangerous forms of cancers linked to hair relaxers are uterine, ovarian, and endometrial. Again, if you have used a hair relaxer product repeatedly – or at least four times – and were diagnosed with one of these types of cancers, call (361) 882-1612 to see if you can file a lawsuit in pursuit of fair compensation.

Science Shows Link Between Hair Relaxers & Cancer

Recently, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published an in-depth study aimed to clarify the link between certain forms of cancer and chemical hair relaxer product use. Researchers used information from more than 33,000 women, including more than a decade’s worth of reports and testimonies that detailed their serious health issues like cancer. The American Cancer Society also conducted a similar large-scale study.

Based on the results of these studies, it has been concluded that:

• Women who have sometimes used chemical hair relaxers were around 200% more likely to develop uterine cancer than women who did not use those products.
• Women who have frequently used chemical hair relaxers – meaning around four times a year – were 250% to 400% more likely to develop uterine cancer.
• Overall, about 1.6% of women who did not use chemical hair relaxers are eventually diagnosed with uterine cancer but about 4.1% of women who do use chemical hair relaxers will be.
• Approximately 60% of women who frequently used chemical hair relaxers self-identified in the studies as Black; chemical hair relaxers are predominantly marketed to and used by Black women.
• Women who used hair products other than chemical hair relaxers had no noticeable increase in cancer risks.

History of Chemical Hair Relaxer Lawsuits

A brief history that you should know about chemical hair relaxer lawsuits filed nationwide includes:

• February 2023: Dozens of the first chemical hair relaxer lawsuits are consolidated into multidistrict litigation.
• July 2023: Major hair relaxer manufacturers deny all liability and attempt to have the claims dismissed but would ultimately fail months later.
• October 2023: Thousands of additional plaintiffs file claims against L’Oreal.
• March 2024: The hair relaxer MDL increases to 8,387 complaints and counting.
• July 2024: A Georgia appellate court rejected L’Oreal’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a woman with uterine fibroid cancer.
• August 2024: Additional discovery proceedings begin, which reveal more promising evidence of the link between chemical hair relaxers and certain forms of cancer.

Compensation for Chemical Hair Relaxer Plaintiffs

If you were diagnosed with uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer after using a chemical hair relaxer product several times, our trial lawyers of Hilliard Law want to help you get the justice and compensation you greatly deserve. We know that financial compensation cannot undo the harm you and your family have experienced, but we also know it can help bring a sense of closure and much-needed financial stability. We think it is always worth pursuing every penny owed to someone who has been wrongfully injured. Let us determine what your case might be worth today.

A successful chemical hair relaxer lawsuit might be able to secure compensation that pays for:

• Past and future medical care costs related to cancer treatments and other necessary care.
• Lost wages if you have missed work or will not be able to continue your regular job functions due to disabilities caused by cancer.
• Non-economic damage related to your pain, suffering, traumatization, lessened enjoyment of life, and shortened life expectancy if applicable.

Get More Information – Call Us Now

Please act today if you think your uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer diagnosis is linked to your frequent use of chemical hair straightening/relaxing products. You do not want to risk missing your chance to seek fair compensation through an injury claim or lawsuit filed against hair relaxer manufacturers. Hilliard Law and our trial attorneys are always standing by to hear from potential clients from all parts of the country, so get your case started today with our counsel.

For a FREE case consultation, call (361) 882-1612 now.