Trial-Tested Advocacy For Hair Straightener Mass Torts Claims

Users of chemical hair straighteners and relaxers are now stepping forward after developing cancer linked to toxic ingredients found in these products. If you or a loved one has used these products and been diagnosed, you may be eligible to join a hair straightener mass torts claim.

Hanna Vander Ploeg, LLC, focuses exclusively on injury law, including fighting against dangerous products. With offices in Chicago and Willowbrook, we bring more than 40 years of combined experience to the table, serving clients across Illinois who have been harmed by chemical exposure.

Chemicals In Hair Straighteners And Relaxers That Pose A Risk

The link between chemical hair straighteners and cancer is growing clearer. Several products on the market contain harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as:

• Formaldehyde (a known carcinogen)
• Parabens
• Phthalates
• DEHP (Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate)

Even occasional use of these products can have lasting effects on your health. As a previous user now facing a cancer diagnosis, the law may be on your side. 

Common Brands Involved In These Lawsuits

Lawsuits are currently being filed against several well-known brands, including:

• L’Oréal
• SoftSheen-Carson (Optimum, Dark & Lovely)
• Just For Me
• TCB Naturals
• Motions
• Olive Oil Relaxer

These lawsuits allege that manufacturers failed to warn users about the cancer risks tied to long-term use. You may not have known the danger, but these companies should have. That is why our attorneys are reviewing claims right now for those affected.

Cancer Caused By These Products

Research from the National Institutes of Health has found that frequent users of hair relaxers face more than double the risk of developing uterine cancer compared to nonusers. Other linked cancers include:

• Endometrial cancer
• Breast cancer
• Ovarian cancer

These frequent cases are now voices uniting in a national mass torts claim.

Eligibility For The Mass Torts Claim

You may be able to join this action if you meet certain criteria:

• Regular use (at least four times/year) of chemical hair straighteners or relaxers for multiple years
• Diagnosis of uterine, ovarian, breast or endometrial cancer
• Use of products from brands currently under investigation or lawsuit

Even if you are unsure whether your use qualifies, it is worth speaking with a lawyer who can evaluate your claim for free.

Let Us Help

At Hanna Vander Ploeg, LLC, our attorneys fight hard with trial-tested experience and deep knowledge of product liability and mass torts. Schedule a free consultation in person, online or by calling 312-883-7623.