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A state attorney general has now gone to court over hair relaxers and cancer risk. That is the first time a state has taken that step, and it is the kind of move that tends to change how these cases unfold. This week we are looking at three matters where the legal ground is still shifting: one where claims continue after a settlement, one where a recall has not closed the door on users, and one where a new lawsuit could shape what comes next. The common thread is that none of these are finished, and people who think they are out of time may not be.
Camp Lejeune water claims continue after settlement
A public radio story this week told of a Camp Lejeune survivor still fighting for justice. The base water was contaminated for decades. Claims tied to that water have settled, and people who were exposed can still come forward. We read the dockets so you do not have to.
You may be eligible if you lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987, and were diagnosed with one of the qualifying conditions. Check the qualifying list, gather your service or residency records, and see whether you may be eligible.
Philips CPAP Recall Claims Still Open for Users
Philips recalled millions of sleep apnea machines because the sound-dampening foam could break down and release particles or fumes. If you used one, you may have inhaled those materials. The claims process remains open, and no new court news has changed that this week.
You may be eligible if you used a recalled DreamStation, BiPAP, Trilogy, or System One device between 2009 and June 2021. To find out, visit claimscout and check your device model against the recall list. There is no promise of payment, but filing keeps your options open.
Arizona sues L'Oreal over hair relaxer cancer risks
Arizona's attorney general has sued L'Oreal. The state claims the company hid cancer risks linked to chemical hair relaxers. This is a new lawsuit, separate from the personal injury cases already moving through federal courts.
If you used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners for several years and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids, you may be eligible to file a claim. We at claimscout read the dockets so you do not have to. Visit our site to see if you qualify.
If any of these situations sounds like you or someone in your household, the first step is simply to check whether you may be eligible. That check is free and takes about a minute. We will be back next week with more of what the dockets are saying. Until then, take care of yourself and the people around you.
Until next week,
The claimscout team
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