Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits: Our Memphis Firm Is Taking Cases Now
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with uterine, endometrial, or ovarian cancer after using chemical hair relaxers, you may be entitled to significant compensation. And as a hair relaxer cancer lawyer Memphis has trusted with some of their biggest cases, we’re here to help.
We’ve taken on some of the most powerful corporations in the country, and won. Now, we’re here to take on the companies that made billions selling dangerous products to women – and especially Black women – without ever warning them of the risks.
You Trusted These Products. Now You Deserve Justice.
Recent medical studies have shown that women who use chemical hair straighteners face up to double the risk of developing certain reproductive cancers. Many of the women harmed used these products for years, never knowing the chemicals could cause lasting damage.
As a result, countless women have suffered from uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer with no idea why.
These products have destroyed women’s bodies, devastated families, and caused unspeakable harm. They’ve hit vulnerable and marginalized communities especially hard.
And for years, there was nothing anyone could do about it. That changes now.
What Hair Relaxer Products Cause Cancer?
In general, hair relaxers contain harmful ingredients. These include formaldehyde, phthalates, parabens, Bisphenol A, and heavy metals.
These chemicals have been classified as endocrine disruptors and carcinogens. Research has linked them to an increased risk of cancer. What’s worse, it appears many of these companies knew and didn’t even warn users to protect them from the risks, let alone remove their products from the shelves.
We’re currently investigating injuries tied to the following brands and products:
- Just for Me™
- Dark and Lovely
- Soft & Beautiful
- Motions
- Olive Oil Girls
- Any lye or no-lye relaxers from any manufacturers.
If you used one or more of these products regularly for at least 2 years (at least 4 times per year) and were later diagnosed with uterine, endometrial, or ovarian cancer, you may qualify to file a claim.
Act Now, Because Deadlines Are Approaching
Every state has time limits for filing personal injury claims, and Tennessee’s deadlines are some of the shortest in the country.
In most cases, the clock starts ticking when you first learned your cancer may have been caused by a chemical hair relaxer. This is known as the discovery rule, and it can vary depending on your medical history and when you found out.
Most importantly, you should know that if you wait too long, the deadline might run out and you’ll lose your chance for justice. Let us help you figure out your next step while you still have time.
Why Choose to Work with Our Memphis Hair Relaxer Lawyers
As a team of hair relaxer lawyers Memphis has trusted for decades, we’ve gone head-to-head with Big Pharma, beauty and wellness companies, and major multinational corporations. We’ve won millions for our clients – and we want to win for you, too.
We know what it takes to build a strong case, and we care deeply about holding these companies accountable for the pain they’ve caused.
When you work with us:
- You’ll get personal, one-on-one attention
- You’ll never pay anything unless we win
- Your story will be heard and fought for
What’s more, our firm is the perfect size to make sure you get all the attention and time your case deserves while still having the resources to fight the big guys. You’ll never feel like an afterthought or struggle to reach us about your case.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
If you believe your cancer may be linked to chemical hair relaxers, don’t delay. Reach out now to schedule a free consultation with a Memphis lawyer who knows how to win high-stakes cases.
We’re looking to speak with any women who’ve used hair relaxers for two or more years (four times a year or more) and suffered from:
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial cancer, or
- Ovarian cancer
If you or your loved one has been through a horrible ordeal like this, let us help you get justice. We’ll talk through your situation for free and give you a clear idea of your options. And we don’t win anything unless and until we win your case.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact us online today or call 901-327-1212 today to get started.
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Have a possible hair relaxer claim? Reach one of our attorneys 24/7 using the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Hair-Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits
What is the hair relaxer lawsuit about?
The lawsuits allege that makers of chemical hair straighteners hid the fact that repeated use can double your risk of uterine cancer and raise the odds of endometrial or ovarian cancer.
These products are heavily marketed to Black women, and we have reason to believe the companies knew the risks and didn’t warn consumers. As a result, countless women may have suffered enormous harm and even death.
Victims are suing for medical costs, lost income, and the pain of living with these aggressive diseases. Loved ones are also suing for the unspeakable emotional and financial costs of losing loved ones to these cancers.
Which hair-relaxer brands are involved?
We’re taking on popular lines, including:
- Just for Me™
- Dark & Lovely
- Soft & Beautiful
- Motions
- Olive Oil Girls
- and many other lye or “no-lye” relaxers.
Additional brands, both big and small, may continue being added as evidence grows. If you used any chemical relaxer for more than 2 years, you can always call us to be sure.
What cancers have been linked to these products?
Medical studies and federal regulators have focused on three hormone-sensitive cancers:
- Uterine cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Studies suggest the toxic chemicals like formaldehyde, parabens, and phthalates enter the bloodstream through tiny scalp burns. As a result, these cancers appear more often in frequent users (about four times a year or more).
How do I know if I qualify to file a claim?
You likely qualify if:
- You are female and regularly used a relaxer for at least two years (4× per year or more)
- You were later diagnosed with uterine, endometrial, or ovarian cancer
- You are still within your state’s legal deadline (see next FAQ).
Unsure? That’s no problem. We can give you a free case review to confirm your eligibility in just minutes.
How long do I have to file my lawsuit?
Deadlines vary by state. In Tennessee, you may have as little as one year from the day you first learned your cancer could be linked to relaxer chemicals. This is a “discovery rule” that often starts with a doctor’s warning or a news article. Other states give two or three years.
Waiting too long can get your claim thrown out, so call us right away to lock in your rights.
What evidence should I collect before calling a lawyer?
Collect whatever evidence you have. It all helps. But certain evidence can be especially useful, including:
- Medical records showing your cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Product photos, empty jars, receipts, salon notes, or loyalty-card statements
- A timeline of when you started and stopped using each brand
- Names of any doctors or salons that can back up your story
If you can’t find everything, don’t panic. We know how to fill in the gaps. What’s most important is that you reach out to our team quickly so you don’t miss the deadlines.
Can or should my salon be held responsible?
Many if not most salons had no idea there were such serious risks involved in using hair relaxers.
A lot of hairstylists approached hair relaxers just like you. They trusted these products and even used them themselves. They may even be part of similar cases.
What’s important to remember is that the manufacturers appear to have known the research and understood the risks. They’re the ones who didn’t warn people enough. And so they’re the ones we’re holding responsible for this terrible miscarriage of justice.
What compensation could be available?
If you or a loved one used hair relaxers ongoing and developed cancer as a result, the claim could cover:
- Past and future medical bills (including surgeries, chemo, fertility treatments)
- Lost wages and reduced earning power
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Wrongful-death damages for families who lost a loved one
- And more.
It all depends on your personal situation and the losses you experienced. The best way to know what you might expect is to speak with an attorney for free.
What does it cost to hire your Memphis firm?
Nothing up front, ever. We work on a contingency fee, which means we only get paid if we win for you. What’s more, we take on all of the upfront costs ourselves. We invest our own resources into the investigation, evidence gathering, and trial costs. That’s how much we believe in these cases.
If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us zero.
What if I no longer have the product or receipts?
Don’t worry. It’s common for people to throw out containers and receipts. We can:
- Subpoena loyalty-card data from beauty-supply stores
- Pull salon purchase records
- Use sworn statements from friends or stylists who saw you use the product
- And more, depending on your history of using the product.
Our investigators have proven details on behalf of our clients time and again. It’s how we’ve become such a trusted Memphis firm for major cases like yours.
Are men eligible to file these lawsuits?
Unfortunately, no. The litigation focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system and the products were marketed almost exclusively to women. If you’re male, you won’t meet the current medical criteria.
However, if you’re a man who’s lost a loved one to one of these cancers, you can absolutely file and include wrongful death in your lawsuit. This allows you to get justice for women in your life who’ve suffered due to these products.
Why choose our award-winning Memphis firm?
For over four decades, Darrell Castle & Associates has been at the forefront of major mass tour cases. We’ve won millions for our clients and become one of the top rated firms in the mid south ongoing for years.
As a hair relaxer cancer lawyer Memphis trusts with their most important cases, you can know you’re in good hands with us. We communicate openly, fight, passionately, for you, and consistently earn the reputation we take so seriously.
We’ve successfully taken on big pharma, chemical companies, medical device manufacturers, and other Fortune 500 giants. And we’ve won massive verdicts for cancer victims across the South.
Plus, our hometown presence means you get face-to-face guidance rather than the call-center treatment that’s so common with the biggest firms. When you’re ready to fight, we’re ready to lead.
Still have questions?
Call or message us 24/7 for a free, confidential consultation.
Hair Relaxer Case Inquiry Form
Have a possible hair relaxer claim? Reach one of our attorneys 24/7 using the form below.