Hair Relaxer Uterine Cancer Litigation

In litigation Mass-tort payouts ($50k+) mass_tort · pharma

Hair relaxer uterine and ovarian cancer MDL - rapidly growing case count

Eligibility hint

Used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners for several years and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids

Estimated payout range

$50,000 – $1,000,000

Current score

0.92 / 1.00

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Following a 2022 NIH study linking chemical hair relaxer use to uterine cancer, MDL No. 3060 consolidated cases in the Northern District of Illinois. 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.

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Hair Relaxers, Straighteners Cancer Lawsuits

Recent signals

CL filing: 0004 v. Roblox Corporation courtlistener_search · 2026-10-16
Chemical Hair Straightener Lawsuit 2026 | Uterine & Ovarian Cancer Claims - Consumer Notice google_news · 2026-10-16
CL filing: Starks v. AFAM Concept, Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-10-15
Arizona Is Suing L’Oréal Over Cancer-Causing Ingredients in Hair Relaxers - Consumer Reports google_news · 2026-10-10
CL filing: Avanti Press, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A courtlistener_search · 2026-10-07
CL filing: United States v. SMOAK courtlistener_search · 2026-10-05
CL filing: Radley v. AFAM Concept, Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-10-03
CL filing: Velazquez v. Godrej SON Holdings, Inc. courtlistener_search · 2026-10-01
CL filing: Del Parson Studio, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A courtlistener_search · 2026-09-30
CL filing: AW-0021 v. Roblox Corporation courtlistener_search · 2026-09-29

Brands: l'oreallorealsoftsheen-carsonstrength of naturenamastegodrejolaplex
Products: hair relaxerhair straightenerchemical relaxerperm

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Hair Relaxer Uterine Cancer Litigation case?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners for several years and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids. Eligibility criteria can change as the case develops.

How much could a Hair Relaxer Uterine Cancer Litigation claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $50,000 to $1,000,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Hair Relaxer Uterine Cancer Litigation case?

In litigation. Following a 2022 NIH study linking chemical hair relaxer use to uterine cancer, MDL No. 3060 consolidated cases in the Northern District of Illinois. 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.

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