Hair Relaxer Lawyers – Filing Cancer Claims

The hair relaxer lawyers at the Schmidt National Law Group is aware of a study that links commonly used hair relaxers to uterine cancer.

CONSUMER ALERT: January 18, 2023 – A recent study released by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute on October 17, 2022 indicates there is high risk of developing uterine cancer from some commercially available hair relaxers. The National Institutes of Health has released its own warning for these products on the same date. 

The researchers found no associations with uterine cancer for other hair products that the women reported using, including hair dyes, bleach, highlights, or perms. 

Hair Relaxer MDL Status Update

The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has announced on February 6, 2023 it has now consolidated over 50 products liability and consumer protection lawsuits alleging that hair relaxing products, heavily marketed to mostly women of color, were linked to cancer, endometriosis and other reproductive health problems.

The JPML also has appointed U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland to preside over all discovery and pretrial proceedings out of the Northern District of Illinois. 

The MDL is formalizing how they will define a viable injury case and the following criteria are being considered:

  1. Person has used a hair straightening product, or relaxing product or anti-frizz/hair polish product.
  2. Person has experienced at least one of the following cancers after 2005:
    • Uterine cancer
    • Endometrial cancer
    • Ovarian cancer
    • Diagnosis and evidence of cancerous cells leading to a Hysterectomy or Myomectom
  3. Person has used the product(s) five or more times per year.
Hair Relaxer Cancer Study

Were you diagnosed with uterine cancer or another form of cancer, and regularly used hair relaxers?

The hair relaxer lawyers at Schmidt National Law Group are currently accepting and filing claims against the manufacturers of these products for failing to warn consumers of the toxic ingredients in some hair relaxers.

Did you develop cancer after using hair relaxers?

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If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with any of the cancers listed, and have been using any of these products, you may be entitled to a cash payout in the form of legal settlements.  Hair Relaxer Claim Form here.

What common brands of hair relaxers are possibly linked to uterine cancer?

While this is currently being investigated by our law firm, the following list of manufacturers, brands and products may or may not include some of the possible hazardous chemicals linked to uterine cancer. As facts are discovered we will amend or edit this product list. 

If your brand of hair relaxer isn’t listed doesn’t mean we can’t accept your case, we’re accepting cancer victims who have used these products or others currently on the market, even if you’re unsure of the brand you may still file a claim. 

The Environmental Working Group, a non-profit organization devoted to highlighting known chemicals in consumer products, has created a database of over 1,000 hair products marketed to people of color. Its Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database shows that the 15 hair relaxers listed scored an average of 8.1 meaning it’s best to avoid these products. Some products claimed not to contain lye, which presumes to be a safer alternative. 

Hair Relaxer Lawyers for Cancer claims

Godrej Consumer Products

  • Strength of Nature®
  • African Pride®
  • Soft & Beautiful®
  • Motions®
  • Just For Me®

Africa’s Best

  • No-Lye Relaxer Kit-Regular®
  • No-Lye Relaxer Kit-Super®

Mizani

  • Classic Rhelaxer®

Revlon Inc.

  • TCB Relaxer®
  • Crème of Nature®

L’Oréal USA Products, Inc.

  • Soft Sheen®
  • Dark & Lovely®
  • Optimum®

SoftSheen Carson Inc.

  • Soft Sheen®
  • Dark & Lovely®

Namaste Laboratories LLC / Dabur USA Inc.

  • ORS Haircare®
  • Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Relaxer®

Call the experienced hair relaxer lawyers at Schmidt National Law Group today to see if you qualify for the hair relaxer lawsuit by either using the secure form on this page or by calling us direct: 1-800-631-5656. Take Action Today as there are statute of limitations that apply. We offer a Free Case Review, and no money out of pocket.

Hair Relaxer Lawyers – Filing Cancer Claims Page updated on April 4, 2023