Watts Guerra LLC, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in mass tort litigation, has taken a bold step by filing lawsuits against prominent hair relaxer manufacturers. The legal action is based on emerging scientific evidence indicating a potential link between the chemical components in hair relaxers and an increased risk of cancer, with a focus on uterine and ovarian cancer among women.
Hair relaxers are cosmetic products that use chemicals to permanently straighten textured hair. They are widely used by millions of African-American women in the U.S. as a result of societal pressures to conform to certain beauty standards, particularly in professional settings.
This choice, once considered harmless, is now unveiling itself as a potential threat to the health of communities that hold their hair as a sacred expression of identity. Namely, recent scientific studies have found that hair relaxers can cause uterine cancer and other health issues by interfering with hormones and damaging DNA.
According to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer in 2020, women who used hair relaxers at least seven times a year for 15 years or more had a 30% higher risk of developing uterine cancer than women who never used them. Another study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that hair relaxers increased the risk of ovarian cancer by 74% among African-American women.
In response to these alarming findings, thousands of women have filed lawsuits against the major manufacturers of hair relaxers, such as L'Oreal, Revlon, and Avalon. These industry giants allegedly failed to adequately warn consumers about potential dangers and deliberately concealed harmful ingredients from the public. Victims who were left feeling betrayed are now seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and punitive damages.
"Our primary concern is the health and well-being of consumers. We have initiated legal proceedings against these manufacturers to shed light on the potential risks associated with their products and seek justice for those who may have suffered harm," says Mikal Watts, Capital Partner at Watts Guerra LLC.
About Watts Guerra LLC
Watts Guerra LLC is a law firm with a successful track record in securing billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for over 200,000 victims of defective products. The firm stands ready to provide professional legal guidance on hair relaxer lawsuits to women diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or other health issues linked to chemical hair relaxers. They operate with a mission to level the playing field for individuals harmed by defective products, giving them a voice and an opportunity to pursue justice.
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If you or your loved one is a woman who has used hair relaxers for a long time and has been diagnosed with cancer or other health problems, Watts Guerra LLC has the resources, expertise, and determination to challenge the biggest corporations and hold them accountable for their negligence and wrongdoing.
With offices in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, California, New Mexico, Ohio, and Texas, Watts Guerra LLC can be reached by phone at 888 88 WATTS (92887) or by visiting their website at www.wattsguerrallc.com.
