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Legal Battle Heats Up: Beasley Allen Initiates Lawsuit Against Talc Co-Counsel, Challenges Emerge Over Hair Relaxer Case Leadership

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In a notable legal showdown, the Alabama-based law firm Beasley Allen has initiated legal action against its erstwhile co-counsel over a dispute arising from fees accrued in mass tort litigation involving talcum powder products. The lawsuit alleges that the former partners failed to properly distribute proceeds from settlements and verdicts in cases that claimed talcum powders could cause cancer. The contention pivots on a multi-million-dollar legal battle that has drawn in numerous litigants and law firms nationwide. It has spotlighted the complexities and potential conflicts of interest inherent in mass tort cases, wherein large numbers … Read more

Groundbreaking Study Ignites Surge in Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits: Over 8,600 Cases Now Pending in Illinois Federal Court

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CHICAGO, Illinois — In a significant legal development in the Northern District Court of Illinois, nearly 200 plaintiffs had their cases dismissed by Judge Mary M. Rowland in the expansive multidistrict litigation (MDL) known as the In RE: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation. This decision in August allowed the plaintiffs until June 2025 to refile their claims, bringing new attention to the litigation that involves several major companies, including L’Oreal and Godrej Consumer Products, among others. This MDL focuses on allegations that hair relaxing products, widely used among African American women, … Read more

Texas Student Denied Court Protection Over School’s Dreadlock Ban, Despite Ongoing Legal Battle Over Hair Discrimination

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HOUSTON — A Texas judge has refused to grant an injunction that would have allowed a Black student, who has been disciplined for his hairstyle, to return to his high school without facing further penalties. Darryl George, 19, has been embroiled with the authorities of Barbers Hill High School since last year over his dreadlocks, which the school claims violate its dress code. The school’s dress code stipulates hair must not fall “below the top of a T-shirt collar, below the eyebrows, or below the ear lobes when let down.” George has chosen not to … Read more

Mielle Beauty CEO Monique Rodriguez Addresses Concerns Over Hair Loss Allegations and Legal Challenges

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Chicago, IL — Monique Rodriguez, the CEO of Mielle Beauty, recently addressed concerns surrounding her company’s products. Customers had claimed that certain Mielle Beauty items were causing hair loss, sparking a significant online backlash, and leading to allegations that a lawsuit might be impending. Rodriguez, who co-founded Mielle Beauty in 2014, firmly dismissed the accusations. She stated that there was no scientific basis to the claims that her company’s products were directly linked to hair loss. Rodriguez emphasized that quality assurance and customer wellbeing are top priorities for her brand, which is known for using … Read more