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Riverside Hair Relaxer Lawsuit — Free Case Review
If you used chemical hair relaxers in Riverside 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 Riverside, California
Women in Riverside 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.
California Filing Deadline
- Statute of Limitations: 2 years
- Rule Type: Discovery rule
- California has a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability claims. The discovery rule (delayed accrual) typically starts when the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the injury and its cause — important for cancer diagnoses that occur years after product use.
For complete California filing information: View California Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Guide →
Do You Qualify? — Riverside 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)
Free Case Review — Riverside
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Start My Free Case Review →California Attorney General — Consumer Protection
In addition to pursuing a civil lawsuit, Riverside residents who experienced harm may file a consumer complaint with the California Attorney General's office:
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 — California
California 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 California
- Eastern District of California
- Central District of California
- Southern District of California