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Welcome to Mass Tort Movers, your weekly read on the class-action settlements and mass torts you might be owed money from. We watch the court dockets, the regulators and the news so you don't have to, then flag what actually moved this week and whether it could fit you. We're not a law firm, and we never charge you a cent.
The biggest shift this week is a deadline that has already passed: claims in the 23andMe data breach settlement are now closed, so if you were waiting, that window is gone. What ties this issue together is timing. One set of cases is still working its way through court, one settlement is still open to students, and one has shut its doors. Knowing which is which is most of the battle.
Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Move Through Court
A recent article looks at what has been proven so far in the hair relaxer cancer lawsuits. These cases are still being litigated. No final rulings or payouts have been announced. We will keep watching the docket and report when something concrete happens.
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. To find out, visit claimscout and answer a few simple questions. There is no cost to check.
PowerSchool Naviance student privacy settlement explained
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit about Naviance, the college planning portal run by PowerSchool. The case involves claims that student information was not properly protected. It is now in the litigation stage, meaning the court process is moving forward. No new updates were reported this week.
If your child used Naviance at a US public or private school, they may be eligible. This is a micro payout band, so any payment would likely be small. We will share official claim instructions when they become available. For now, keep an eye on your email and school notices.
23andMe data breach settlement claims now closed
A multistate group of attorneys general, including Minnesota's, has reached a settlement with 23andMe over a 2023 genetic data breach. The settlement resolves claims brought in the company's bankruptcy case. This means the matter is now settled.
If you had a 23andMe account in 2023, you may have been eligible to file a claim. The deadline to file was February 17, 2026. If you filed before then, your claim is part of the process. If you missed it, you are likely not eligible. We will share any new details if they become available.
If any of this sounds like you, checking is free and takes a minute, and it is worth doing before another window closes. We will be back next week with whatever the dockets turn up. Until then, take care of yourself and the people whose paperwork you end up handling.
Until next week,
The claimscout team
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