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Personal injury settlements and an economic loss settlement are both active. 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Defendants include L'Oreal, Strength of Nature, Namaste Laboratories, Godrej and Softsheen-Carson. Cases allege uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis and uterine fibroids from long-term hair relaxer use, particularly among Black women starting in childhood.","eligibility_hint":"Used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners for several years and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids","payout":{"band":"mass_tort","low_cents":5000000,"high_cents":100000000,"low_usd":50000,"high_usd":1000000},"keywords":{"products":["hair relaxer","hair straightener","chemical relaxer","perm"],"brands":["l'oreal","loreal","softsheen-carson","strength of nature","namaste","godrej","olaplex"]},"links":{"primary":"https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Home.aspx","self":"https://getclaimscout.com/api/v1/matters/hair-relaxer","html":"https://getclaimscout.com/matters/hair-relaxer","lp":"https://getclaimscout.com/lp/hair-relaxer-lawsuit"},"lifecycle":{"first_seen_iso":"2026-05-19T11:12:27Z","last_signal_iso":"2026-06-01T14:31:51Z","mdl_filed_iso":null,"settlement_announced_iso":null,"claims_open_iso":null,"claims_close_iso":null,"narrative_generated_iso":"2026-06-01T14:31:51Z"},"attached_cases_count":null,"embedding_model":null,"embedding_version":1,"schema_version":1},{"matter_id":"mat_fc28256283183d","slug":"3m-combat-arms","name":"3M Combat Arms Earplugs","category":"mass_tort","subcategory":"consumer_product","status":"claims_open","score":0.9,"score_30d":null,"velocity":null,"headline":"3M Combat Arms Earplugs - $6B settlement paying veteran claims","summary":"3M paid $6 billion in 2023-2024 to settle hundreds of thousands of lawsuits brought by US military veterans alleging defective Combat Arms dual-ended earplugs (CAEv2) caused hearing loss and tinnitus. The MDL was the largest in US history. Payouts are being processed through the Aearo Technologies bankruptcy resolution. 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Uber's own US Safety Reports counted 9,805 sexual-assault reports across 2017-2020 (including 464 reports of rape); Lyft disclosed 4,158 reports between 2017-2019. Allegations center on inadequate driver background checks, missing in-app safeguards, and ignored prior reports. 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A $495M Illinois state-court verdict against Mead Johnson in 2024 was reduced to $60M on remittitur. A $95M St. Louis verdict against Abbott in 2024. Many cases remain pending. Eligibility centers on documented NICU feeding with the formulas and a NEC diagnosis.","eligibility_hint":"Premature baby was fed Similac or Enfamil cow's-milk-based formula in the NICU and developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)","payout":{"band":"mass_tort","low_cents":2000000,"high_cents":100000000,"low_usd":20000,"high_usd":1000000},"keywords":{"products":["enfamil","similac","infant formula","premature infant","necrotizing enterocolitis","nec"],"brands":["abbott laboratories","mead johnson","reckitt"]},"links":{"primary":"https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/","self":"https://getclaimscout.com/api/v1/matters/nec-infant-formula","html":"https://getclaimscout.com/matters/nec-infant-formula","lp":null},"lifecycle":{"first_seen_iso":"2026-05-19T11:12:27Z","last_signal_iso":"2026-06-01T14:31:51Z","mdl_filed_iso":null,"settlement_announced_iso":null,"claims_open_iso":null,"claims_close_iso":null,"narrative_generated_iso":"2026-06-01T14:31:51Z"},"attached_cases_count":null,"embedding_model":null,"embedding_version":1,"schema_version":1},{"matter_id":"mat_23a894124b7963","slug":"roundup-glyphosate","name":"Roundup Glyphosate Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma","category":"mass_tort","subcategory":"pharma","status":"claims_open","score":0.85,"score_30d":null,"velocity":null,"headline":"Roundup glyphosate Non-Hodgkin lymphoma settlements - Bayer paying claims","summary":"Bayer (which acquired Monsanto) has paid over $10 billion in Roundup settlements alleging the glyphosate-based herbicide causes Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 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J&J has attempted two bankruptcy spinoffs (LTL Management) to consolidate claims; both were dismissed. A proposed $9B+ global settlement remains pending court approval. Eligibility centers on talc product use and a qualifying cancer diagnosis.","eligibility_hint":"Used Johnson & Johnson talcum baby powder or Shower to Shower regularly and were diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma","payout":{"band":"mass_tort","low_cents":2000000,"high_cents":500000000,"low_usd":20000,"high_usd":5000000},"keywords":{"products":["talc","talcum powder","baby powder","shower to shower"],"brands":["johnson & johnson","j&j","kenvue"]},"links":{"primary":"https://factsabouttalc.com/","self":"https://getclaimscout.com/api/v1/matters/talcum-powder","html":"https://getclaimscout.com/matters/talcum-powder","lp":null},"lifecycle":{"first_seen_iso":"2026-05-19T11:12:27Z","last_signal_iso":"2026-06-01T14:31:51Z","mdl_filed_iso":null,"settlement_announced_iso":null,"claims_open_iso":null,"claims_close_iso":null,"narrative_generated_iso":"2026-06-01T14:31:51Z"},"attached_cases_count":null,"embedding_model":null,"embedding_version":1,"schema_version":1},{"matter_id":"mat_de8703635d62a5","slug":"paragard-iud","name":"Paragard IUD Breakage","category":"mass_tort","subcategory":"medical_device","status":"litigated","score":0.82,"score_30d":null,"velocity":null,"headline":"Paragard IUD breakage lawsuits - active MDL, no settlement yet","summary":"Paragard copper IUDs have been alleged to break on removal, with arm fragments left embedded in the uterus and surrounding tissue. The MDL (No. 2974) is consolidated in the Northern District of Georgia. Plaintiffs report perforation, infection, infertility and surgical removal injuries. 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Both individual injury claims and state attorney general actions proceed. Bellwether trials scheduled for 2025-2026. School district damage claims for counseling costs also consolidated.","eligibility_hint":"Child or teen used Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, or YouTube heavily before age 18 and developed anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, or self-harm behaviors","payout":{"band":"mass_tort","low_cents":500000,"high_cents":25000000,"low_usd":5000,"high_usd":250000},"keywords":{"products":["social media","instagram","facebook","tiktok","snapchat","youtube"],"brands":["meta","tiktok","bytedance","snap","google","youtube"]},"links":{"primary":"https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges/youngdahl-yen-staci-syy/social-media-mdl/","self":"https://getclaimscout.com/api/v1/matters/social-media-addiction","html":"https://getclaimscout.com/matters/social-media-addiction","lp":null},"lifecycle":{"first_seen_iso":"2026-05-19T11:12:27Z","last_signal_iso":"2026-06-01T14:31:51Z","mdl_filed_iso":null,"settlement_announced_iso":null,"claims_open_iso":null,"claims_close_iso":null,"narrative_generated_iso":"2026-06-01T14:31:51Z"},"attached_cases_count":null,"embedding_model":null,"embedding_version":1,"schema_version":1},{"matter_id":"mat_135d65fd8f129a","slug":"paraquat-parkinsons","name":"Paraquat Parkinson's Disease MDL","category":"mass_tort","subcategory":"pharma","status":"litigated","score":0.8,"score_30d":null,"velocity":null,"headline":"Paraquat herbicide Parkinson's disease MDL - bellwethers underway","summary":"Paraquat, an agricultural herbicide manufactured by Syngenta and Chevron (formerly Chevron Chemical), has been alleged to cause Parkinson's disease through occupational exposure. MDL No. 3004 in the Southern District of Illinois consolidates roughly 5,000 cases. 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C.R. Bard reached a $184M settlement in 2024 covering its Ventralight and other products. Ethicon, Atrium, and Covidien MDLs remain active. 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