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Arizona Sues L'Oréal Over Cancer Risk in Hair Relaxers
13 Sep
Summary
- Arizona lawsuit accuses L'Oréal of hiding cancer risks in hair relaxers.
- The state alleges products contain cancer-linked chemicals like phthalates.
- Over 12,000 similar lawsuits are already consolidated in federal court.
Arizona has initiated a fraud lawsuit against L'Oréal and its affiliates, accusing the cosmetics giant of hiding evidence linking its chemical hair relaxer products to increased cancer risks. The lawsuit claims L'Oréal marketed these products without disclosing potential dangers, including links to ovarian and uterine cancers.
The complaint highlights that these relaxers contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and other substances classified as probable carcinogens. Arizona cites studies indicating a significantly higher risk of uterine and ovarian cancers for women who use these products.
This legal action makes Arizona the first state to sue over alleged cancer risks associated with hair relaxers. The state is seeking penalties, damages, and a court order for L'Oréal to warn consumers about cancer risks.
L'Oréal is already facing over 12,000 similar lawsuits consolidated in federal court in Chicago. The company maintains its products are safe, undergo rigorous reviews, and disputes the scientific merit of the claims linking its products to cancer.
