Hair Relaxers and Prolonged Exposure
Hair relaxers and prolonged exposure to these products have been found to be linked to severe health conditions, such as endometrial cancer and uterine cancer. There have been other reports of serious diseases and illnesses from prolonged exposure to hair relaxer products, including lung damage, eye irritation, headaches, scalp irritation, and cancerous tumors. Manufacturers of hair relaxer products have been under scrutiny in recent lawsuits alleging that the defendants knew about the harmful risks of their products but have failed to properly warn consumers.
Recent Lawsuit Against Hair Relaxer Manufacturer
In Georgia, the plaintiff’s counsel has filed a lawsuit against manufacturers of a hair relaxer product on behalf of their client. In the complaint, it is alleged that the client’s wife passed away from uterine cancer that was linked to her long-term use of hair relaxer products. The case also states that the client’s wife also suffered from endometriosis from the use of hair relaxer products. It is alleged that the harmful effects of the hair relaxer products manufactured by the defendants caused the client’s wife endometriosis and uterine cancer, contributing to her demise.
The plaintiff’s counsel in the lawsuit alleges that the defendants continued to manufacture dangerous hair relaxers with harmful effects and withheld product risk information for unsuspecting consumers, such as their client’s wife. From the early 1960s to 2018, the client’s wife used the hair relaxer products that the defendants manufactured. Sadly, the client’s wife succumbed to complications associated with chemotherapy and uterine cancer in January 2020. The case alleges that the death of the client’s wife occurred due to using the products manufactured by the defendants.
The ingredients in these products are alleged to have toxic chemicals, such as parabens, phthalates, metals, and formaldehyde. Such ingredients have been found to be linked to a greater risk of developing cancer, especially hormone-sensitive cancers. Manufacturers of hair relaxers often fail to provide adequate warning labeling on their products to inform consumers of the dangers of these products even when used as intended. Without sufficient warning labeling and instructions from manufacturers, ordinary consumers would be unaware of the risks and dangers associated with product use.
This case, and several others, highlight some of the consequences faced by manufacturers when they fail to provide adequate instructions and warning labeling about the potential harms related to intended product use. It also illustrates ongoing debates regarding federal regulations on product manufacturing and consumer safety. It is essential for those considering taking legal action against a manufacturer for the harmful effects they experienced from a hair relaxer product to discuss their potential case in detail with an experienced and knowledgeable product liability lawyer.
What is Product Liability?
A manufacturer that creates a product is held to standards of reliability and consumer safety. Manufacturers may be on the receiving end of a civil lawsuit when there is insufficient warning labeling or instructions on their products or unreasonably hazardous flaws in the design or manufacturing process. Under California law, a manufacturer, seller, and other involved party may be held accountable for damages under strict liability.
The manufacturers of hair relaxers have an obligation to provide sufficient information to consumers about the potential risk of harm associated with their product. The failure to provide adequate instructions and warnings may make manufacturers liable for harm associated with intended product use. Furthermore, the opportunity for consumers with endometrial cancer, uterine cancer, and other harmful conditions related to product use may seek compensation for the resulting losses.
In matters associated with product liability law, there is a time limit allowed for filing a case in civil court. This is known as the statute of limitations. Most cases are subject to a deadline of two years from the date of injury or when an individual is aware or reasonably should have been discovered that they were harmed by the intended use of a product. If the statute of limitations runs out, the claimant may lose the right to pursue the matter any further.
What Brands Are Involved in Product Liability Lawsuits for Hair Relaxers?
USA L’Oreal Products, Inc. and L’Oreal USA, Inc., have been the center of multiple product liability lawsuits for hair relaxers and increased risk of uterine and endometrial cancer. Other defendants that have been named in these cases include Softsheen-Carson (WI), Softsheen-Carson, Inc., and McBride Research Laboratories, Inc. Cases have been filed in multiple districts across the country, including in Ohio, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and California. It is alleged in the complaints that the hair relaxer products cause harmful health conditions from prolonged use.
Taking Legal Action Through a Hair Relaxer Case
For those who have been diagnosed with endometrial cancer, uterine cancer, or other serious conditions from prolonged exposure to hair relaxer products, filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer may be an option. Product liability cases seek to hold manufacturers liable for any adverse effects caused by their products. Bringing a successful case forward requires clear and compelling evidence demonstrating that the product was the direct cause of the reported illness or injury and that the manufacturer failed to provide instructions or disclose adequate information on the potential dangers of product use.
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