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Hair Straightener Lawsuit Filed in Illinois

A 45-year old woman alleges she developed cancer from many years of use at home and in the salon.

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By: Christine Esposito

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A suit has been filed in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division on behalf of 45-year-old woman alleging that she developed cancer as a result of her use of hair relaxer products. The claim states that the woman, LaDonna Mahaffey, began using hair relaxers at approximately age nine, both at home and in the salon, and that she often applied hair straightening products every two to three weeks. In June 2022, she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. The complaint alleges, among other things, that Mahaffey's cancer was caused by the negligence, carelessness, and recklessness of hair relaxer manufacturers and seeks damages for her injuries, together with claims for pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, loss of income and medical expenses as well as other damages.

Parker Waichman LLP is the legal firm representing Mahaffey in the lawsuit.

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