Relaxer

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

Legal Battles Intensify: National Law Firm Takes Charge in Multistate Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits

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WASHINGTON — Law firms across the United States are actively reviewing potential lawsuits on behalf of individuals who may have developed cancer as a result of using certain hair relaxer products. These legal actions are targeting major cosmetic manufacturers alleged to have sold hair straightening products, which might contain harmful chemicals linked to cancer. The litigation includes a variety of brands, such as L’Oréal, which is noted as a primary defendant and valued at nearly $225 billion. In particular, lawsuits are examining products like Dark & Lovely and Optimum Salon among others, which are suspected … Read more

Update on Hair Relaxer Litigation: What You Need to Know About the Ongoing Cases

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Baltimore, Maryland – A series of legal challenges have been making headlines recently as numerous women across the United States have initiated lawsuits against manufacturers of chemical hair relaxer products. The plaintiffs argue that these products have directly led to serious health issues, including cancer. This has sparked conversation and concern about the safety of chemical hair straighteners that have been marketed primarily to Black women for decades. These claims have not only ignited legal battles but have also prompted a reevaluation of the risks associated with prolonged use of hair relaxer products. Central to … Read more