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North Hattiesburg Hair Relaxer Lawsuit — Free Case Review

If you used chemical hair relaxers in North Hattiesburg and have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids, you may have the right to seek compensation. The case evaluation is free and completely confidential.

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Hair Relaxer Cancer Claims in North Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Women in North Hattiesburg who used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners — including brands like Dark & Lovely, Just for Me, ORS Olive Oil, Motions, and others — and have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids may be eligible to file a product liability claim against the manufacturers.

The landmark NIH Sister Study (October 2022) confirmed that women who used hair straightening products more than 4 times per year had 2.55 times the risk of developing uterine cancer. Chemical hair relaxers contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals including parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde-releasing agents, and BPA that can disrupt hormones and promote cancer growth.

Mississippi Filing Deadline

Statute of Limitations: 3 years
Rule Type: Discovery rule
Mississippi has a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability claims. Mississippi has one of the highest proportions of Black residents in the country at approximately 38%. Discovery rule tolling may apply for latent cancer diagnoses.

For complete Mississippi filing information: View Mississippi Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Guide →

Do You Qualify? — North Hattiesburg Residents

You may be eligible for a hair relaxer cancer claim if:

You used chemical hair relaxers or straighteners, especially regularly (more than 4 times per year) over several years
You have been diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids
You are within the filing deadline (the discovery rule may extend your window — many women only connected their diagnosis to hair relaxer use after the October 2022 NIH study)

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Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information. It is not legal advice. Eligibility for a claim depends on specific facts and circumstances that only a licensed attorney can evaluate.

Mississippi Attorney General — Consumer Protection

In addition to pursuing a civil lawsuit, North Hattiesburg residents who experienced harm may file a consumer complaint with the Mississippi Attorney General's office:

Lynn Fitch, Mississippi Attorney General
Consumer Hotline: 1-601-359-4230
Consumer Protection Page →

Filing a consumer complaint creates a public record and may support investigations into manufacturers. Pursuing both channels — AG complaint and civil lawsuit — is recommended.

Federal Court Districts — Mississippi

Mississippi is served by the following federal judicial district(s). Most hair relaxer / uterine/ovarian cancer cases are consolidated in a national MDL, but understanding your local district is useful context:

Northern District of Mississippi
Southern District of Mississippi

⚖️ Filing Deadline Note: For hair relaxer cancer claims, the discovery rule clock typically starts when you were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometriosis — or when a provider informed you of a possible connection to chemical relaxer use.