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Chemical Hair Relaxer Lawsuit
Hair relaxers are chemical treatments used to straighten curly or coily hair, but they can be damaging if used improperly or too frequently. They often contain phthalates, which are known to be endocrine disruptors that can interfere with the body's hormonal system.
Exposure to Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) in hair relaxers has been associated with various health issues such as developmental and reproductive issues, asthma, allergies, liver damage, and possibly cancer. Some countries have restricted the use of certain phthalates in products like hair treatments, and the US has banned several types of phthalates under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Chemicals present in hair relaxers are intended to straighten curly hair temporarily by breaking down protein bonds, but some of these chemicals might act as endocrine disruptors.
Exposure to these chemicals could lead to the development of painful or life-threatening diseases, such as:
Multiple types of cancer
Endometrial cancer/endometriosis
Uterine fibroids
Black women may face a significantly higher risk of illness due to the use of hair relaxers and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that nearly 60% of Black women have used chemical straighteners within the past year.
Who is eligible to file a lawsuit related to hair relaxer products?
- Used hair relaxers or chemical hair straightening products for the past 5 years or longer
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Later developed endometriosis, uterine fibroids, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometrial cancer
Call 646-663-4228 or fill out our online case review form to learn more about your eligibility and the legal options available to you.
The attorneys at The Samuel Law Firm can review your case and advise you on whether you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the hair relaxer product.
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If you or a loved one had any of these health problems after using a chemical hair relaxer, you may be able to get compensation through a hair relaxer lawsuit.
Multiple types of cancer
Endometrial cancer/endometriosis
Uterine fibroids
Multiple types of cancer
Endometrial cancer/endometriosis
Uterine fibroids
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