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A Check on Experts in the Talcum Powder World

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On February 7, 2025, Judge Walker, sitting in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, ruled that the Plaintiff (a subsidiary of a parent company engaged in nationwide talcum powder litigation)...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Can Chemical Hair Straighteners Cause Cancer? Understanding the Risks

Chemical hair straighteners are popular products sold in stores and hair salons across the United States. But, they are also dangerous. Over the past few years, there have been several reports of these products being linked...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Link Between Chemical Hair Straighteners and Health Problems: Understanding the Science

Hair straightening products have recently been linked to health problems, including uterine cancer. While this is a startling development, it also appears to have been an issue that companies like L’Oréal and Revlon could—and...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Why Are So Many Women Suing Over Chemical Hair Straighteners? Examining the Evidence

Recently, numerous women have sued hair product companies like Revlon and L’Oréal for selling dangerous chemical hair straighteners. The reason for this is that these hair straightening products have been shown to...more

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