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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 hair relaxer lawsuits are moving toward trial, which means years of argument may soon turn into courtroom testimony. What ties this week's stories together is that all three involve claims that are still open, not closed: CPAP users, hair relaxer users, and veterans who wore 3M earplugs can still look into whether they qualify. None of these doors has shut yet.
Philips CPAP Recall Claims Remain Open for Users
There is no new news on the Philips CPAP and BiPAP recall this week. The claims process is still open. The recall covers certain DreamStation, BiPAP, Trilogy and System One machines, and the concern was about foam inside the devices breaking down and particles reaching the user. We are watching the docket and will report when something changes.
You may be eligible if you used one of these recalled devices between 2009 and June 2021. Check your machine's model and serial number against the recall list. If it matches, you can file a claim. We never promise payment, but filing keeps your options open.
Hair relaxer cancer lawsuits move toward trial
Five hair relaxer lawsuits over cancer risks have been picked for bellwether trials, the early test cases that can show how the rest may go. Minnesota's attorney general also filed a new case against L'Oréal over hair relaxer cancer concerns. Nothing is decided yet, and no one has been paid.
You may be eligible if you used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners for several years and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids. If that sounds like you, gather your product history and medical records and check where you stand with us at claimscout.
3M Combat Arms Earplugs claims remain open for veterans
Claims are still open in the 3M Combat Arms earplugs matter. Army.mil recently advised service members with concerns about the dual-ended earplugs to work with private counsel rather than handling the issue on their own. We read the dockets so you do not have to. Nothing here promises a payment.
You may be eligible if you served in the US military between 2003 and 2015, were issued 3M Combat Arms dual-ended earplugs, and now have hearing loss or tinnitus. If that sounds like you, gather your service records and any hearing test results, then speak with a lawyer about filing a claim.
If any of this sounds like you or someone in your family, checking is free and takes about a minute. We will be back next week with what the dockets show. Until then, take care of yourself, and pass this along to anyone who might need it.
Until next week,
The claimscout team
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