For decades, millions of women used chemical hair relaxers and straightening products believing they were safe. Today, growing scientific research and thousands of lawsuits allege that certain chemical hair relaxers may be linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and other serious reproductive health conditions. Federal litigation involving these claims continues to move forward as individuals seek to hold manufacturers accountable for allegedly failing to warn consumers of these risks.
If you or someone you love regularly used chemical hair relaxers and was later diagnosed with one of these conditions, you may be entitled to compensation.
The attorneys at Cory Watson are actively investigating hair relaxer claims nationwide and are available to provide a free, confidential case evaluation.
What Is the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit About?
Hair relaxer lawsuits allege that manufacturers marketed and sold chemical hair straightening products without adequately warning consumers about the potential health risks associated with long-term exposure to certain chemicals contained in these products.
Many of these products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are substances that may interfere with the body's hormonal system. Scientific studies have raised concerns that repeated exposure to these chemicals may increase the risk of developing certain gynecological cancers.
The lawsuits seek compensation for individuals who developed serious illnesses after years of using these products. chatbot developers and operators prioritized engagement over safety, putting users at risk of serious psychological harm.
What Does the Research Show?
In 2022, researchers with the National Institutes of Health published findings from the Sister Study, which followed more than 33,000 women over nearly 11 years.
The study found that women who frequently used chemical hair straightening products were more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer compared to women who did not use these products. Additional research has continued to examine possible associations between chemical hair relaxers and ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and other reproductive health conditions.
While research continues, these findings prompted thousands of lawsuits against manufacturers of chemical hair relaxers.
Injuries Being Investigated
Individuals diagnosed with the following conditions after prolonged use of chemical hair relaxers may qualify for a claim:
- Uterine Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
If you are unsure whether your diagnosis may qualify, our legal team can review your situation during a free consultation.
Products Named in Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
Numerous products have been identified in ongoing litigation, including products marketed under brands such as:
- Dark & Lovely
- Just for Me
- ORS Olive Oil
- Optimum Care
- Motions
- African Pride
- Soft & Beautiful
- TCB Naturals
- Dream Kids
- Additional chemical hair relaxer and straightening products
Even if you do not remember the exact brand you used, you may still qualify.
Who May Qualify?
You may qualify to pursue a hair relaxer lawsuit if:
- You regularly used chemical hair relaxers or straightening products over an extended period.
- You were later diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or another qualifying injury.
- Your diagnosis occurred after using these products.
Our attorneys can help determine whether you may be eligible to pursue compensation.
How Cory Watson Attorneys Can Help
For more than 45 years, Cory Watson Attorneys has represented individuals and families harmed by dangerous consumer products, defective medical devices, and corporate negligence.
Our attorneys have served in leadership roles in major nationwide litigation involving defective products and understand the complexities of product liability cases. We are committed to helping families pursue accountability and seek compensation for the injuries they have suffered.
About Cory Watson Attorneys
Cory Watson Attorneys is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm with offices in Birmingham, Memphis, and Nashville.
The firm has recovered more than $4 Billion for clients nationwide and has extensive experience handling complex product liability and mass tort litigation.
Get Started Today
If you or a loved one developed uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or another serious reproductive condition after years of using chemical hair relaxers or hair straightening products, you do not have to face this alone.
Contact Cory Watson today for a free, confidential case evaluation. Our experienced attorneys are investigating hair relaxer claims nationwide and are ready to answer your questions.
There are no upfront costs, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.