Revlon Bankruptcy: Impacts on Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits
In October 2022, the National Institute of Health released a study that cited an increased link between women who use chemical hair relaxers and uterine cancer. Since then, lawsuits have been brought against major beauty brands like Revlon and L’Oreal from people diagnosed with uterine cancer after frequent chemical hair straightener use (more than four
Read MoreHarmful Chemicals in Hair Straighteners and Relaxers May Cause Cancer
A recent study by the National Institute of Health found that certain chemical hair straighteners and relaxers were linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer. In the study, participants were twice as likely to develop this rare form of cancer if they used chemical hair relaxers and straighteners at least four times a year.
Read MoreWe Are Accepting Hair Straightener Cases
The recent developments in the litigation concerning hair straighteners in the U.S. has highlighted the issue of product safety and the protection of consumers’ rights. Many states have filed lawsuits against companies that make, distribute, and/or sell hair straighteners containing unsafe levels of formaldehyde.
Read MoreBenzene in Hair Care Products
As of November 1, Valisure, an independent research company, testing products or harmful components, identified an extraordinarily high amount of benzene in several dry shampoo hair products. [1]
Read MoreUterine Cancer Cases Related to Hair Straighteners and Relaxers
A study from the National Institutes of Health found that in an association of women, who were using hair straightening products, were twice as likely, or more, to develop uterine cancer than women who did not use the hair straightening products.[1]
Read MoreThe Michael Brady Lynch Firm Accepting Cases of Autism Linked to Tylenol
N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP), otherwise known as acetaminophen, is the active ingredient in more than 600 medications used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. Tylenol is the most popular over-the-counter drug that contains acetaminophen. “Studies show over 50% of pregnant women use Acetaminophen.” Liew et al., 2016.
Read MoreZantac Multidistrict Litigation Update
Zantac belongs to a group of medications known as histamine-2 blockers. These drugs reduce acid production in the stomach for those diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger Ellison syndrome, and other conditions causing heartburn and ulcers.
Read MoreMurphy Bed Recall
Murphy beds are undergoing a recall due to a defect that causes them to break and fall off of the wall onto nearby persons or things. The impact of such a heavy bad falling onto a person can certainly cause a serious personal injury claim.
Read MoreParaquat Product Liability Litigation Update
The Paraquat Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) is currently underway in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, headed by Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel. The Paraquat MDL has the potential to be one of the largest and most complex pieces of litigation currently consolidated in the United States. The outcome of this litigation
Read MoreExactTech Knee Implants Litigation
ExacTech is a medical company that designs and manufacturers knee, ankle, and hip replacement implant systems. The FDA has classified this as a class to recall, which means that the exposure to the product can cause a temporary or medically reversible health consequence. The product packaging causes oxidation, and the replacement wears out faster than anticipated. Because it is a knee implant, the plastic part of the implant that acts as the cushion between the metal components of the knee is the part that wears out the quickest, which leads to metal on metal.
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