What Happened?
In October 2022, the National Institutes of Health published a landmark study finding that women who used chemical hair straighteners or relaxers more than four times per year had more than double the risk of uterine cancer. These products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like phthalates, parabens, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives that mimic estrogen. Because these products are disproportionately marketed to and used by Black women, often starting in childhood, this represents a major environmental justice issue. Manufacturers like L'Oréal, Revlon, and others failed to warn consumers of these severe health risks.
Who Qualifies?
Women who used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners (such as Dark & Lovely, Just For Me, ORS Olive Oil, Motions, etc.) regularly for at least one year (ideally 4+ times a year). You must have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, or ovarian cancer.
Primary Diagnoses:
Litigation Status
MDL 3060 is consolidated in the Northern District of Illinois. Over 8,000 cases have been filed as of early 2025. This litigation is still in early stages with no global settlement yet, meaning full jury trial values apply.
Estimated Compensation
Pre-settlement case values are estimated by plaintiff attorneys to range from $100,000 to $1,000,000+ depending on the age at diagnosis, severity of the cancer, required treatments (like hysterectomy), and duration of product use.
Frequently Asked Questions
I took hair relaxer since I was a child — does childhood use count?
Can a man file a hair relaxer case?
How do I document which brands I used?
Do fibroids qualify?
Is this a class action?
Who are the defendants?
What if I stopped using relaxers years ago?
What medical records do I need?
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