Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Eligibility

Who Is Eligible to Join the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

The Goldwater Law Firm is evaluating cases to determine potential eligibility to join the chemical hair relaxer multidistrict litigation (MDL). The basis of this lawsuit is that several popular beauty companies—L’Oreal, Revlon, and Strength of Nature—produced and marketed hair relaxers using chemicals that are potential carcinogens. Using these products for an extended period could lead to an increased cancer risk.

The chemicals included in these hair products include:

• Parabens
• Bisphenol A
• Certain metals
• Formaldehyde

The cancers linked to these products include:

• Uterine cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Endometrial cancer

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

• You have a diagnosis of one of these reproductive system cancers, and
• You used these hair relaxer products for several years before receiving your diagnosis, and
• You last used the product within 10 years of your diagnosis.

Contact our team today for a free case evaluation. We understand the eligibility requirements for this case and the documentation necessary to proceed. We can discuss your options and next steps with you for free today.

Our Team Can Help With Your Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

The Goldwater Law Firm has been helping victims of dangerous drugs and products for more than 20 years. We have a widely recognized name and a strong reputation for getting results for our clients.

Our law firm partners are currently filing hair relaxer lawsuits for victims who received a cancer diagnosis after using these products. We understand you are frustrated and angry, and we believe we can help you get justice. You will always receive empathy and respect from our team and our co-counsel.

We do not believe these companies should be able to continue to make and market dangerous products that cause cancer and other serious health concerns. We fight for justice to protect the rights of consumers, including our clients who suffered because of the actions of these big corporations.

When you call us, you get a huge network on your side. Your lawyer will work based on contingency; you will pay nothing upfront. However, you will have access to an expansive network of specialists, experts, and physicians who will work to support your case.

What Are the Potentially Recoverable Damages in the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

Unlike class action lawsuits, where each party receives an equal portion of the payout, plaintiffs in multidistrict litigation, like the hair relaxer lawsuit, seek compensation based on their incurred expenses and losses.

This means each payout could vary widely depending on the plaintiff’s injuries, diagnosis, treatment protocol, and future needs.

The payouts in the hair relaxer lawsuit, if there is a settlement or verdict in favor of the plaintiffs, will likely consider the individual’s unique:

• Medical care costs for their related diagnosis
• Future treatment and care for their cancer
• Lost income from the condition or treatment side effects
• Diminished earning capacity for permanent disabilities
• Pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress, and other intangible losses

Are Punitive Damages Available in Multidistrict Litigation?

Sometimes, the circumstances of an MDL support awards for punitive damages. Punitive damages are not common. However, they may be recoverable in cases where the defendants acted particularly badly, such as knowingly and willfully putting consumers at risk. There is no way to know at this time if some or all plaintiffs filing hair relaxer lawsuits might receive punitive damages.

Count on Our Co-Counsel to Manage Your Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

Our partner law firms are well-established, knowledgeable, and resourceful firms that know how to navigate mass torts and fight for fair compensation for victims. You can count on your attorney to:

• Complete and file all necessary paperwork
• Call in experts and specialists to document your case
• Gather evidence that shows you used the product
• Obtain your relevant medical records and other documents
• Manage all communication in the case
• Provide you with regular updates about the lawsuit’s progress
• Carefully document your related expenses and losses
• Represent your best interests throughout this process
• Handle your case with no upfront costs or fees
• Only get paid when they recover compensation for you

If you believe you might be eligible to file a chemical hair relaxer lawsuit, contact us today. We will review your case and match you with a hair relaxer lawyer if you may qualify to join the MDL currently in progress.

How Many People Are Currently Participating in the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?

As of August 1, 2024, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation shows 7,946 actions pending in the hair relaxer multidistrict litigation, MDL 3060 IN RE: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation. This makes it the seventh-largest MDL currently in progress in the United States.

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated dozens of individual hair relaxer lawsuits in MDL 3060 in early 2023. It is currently under the oversight of U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland in the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. As of August 2024, pre-trial motions and discovery are ongoing in this case.