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Is This Real? Understandi…

Is This Real? Understanding the Truth Behind Hair Relaxer Lawsuits

When a potential health risk emerges linked to products used in our everyday lives, it’s natural to be skeptical. We often think, “Is this real?” Especially when that product has long been a staple in our beauty and grooming routine… Read More
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Categories: Products Liability
The Legal Landscape: Unde…

The Legal Landscape: Understanding Multi-District Litigation (MDL) and Its Impact on Hair Relaxer Lawsuits

In the whirlwind of headlines and horror stories, the hair relaxer lawsuits have emerged as a focal point of legal and health conversations. But, many wonder: What exactly is the legal framework surrounding these claims? Enter Multi-District Litigati… Read More
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Categories: Products Liability
The Science Behind the Cl…

The Science Behind the Claims: A Deep Dive into the Harmful Chemicals in Hair Relaxers and Their Potential Effects

Hair relaxers have long been celebrated for their ability to straighten curly or coily hair, providing users with a versatile styling option. But the recent surge in lawsuits surrounding these products has raised eyebrows and questions: How could a b… Read More
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Categories: Products Liability
Exploiting Beauty Standar…

Exploiting Beauty Standards: A Historical Perspective on the Hair Relaxer Market and Products - Part 1

The hair relaxer market has been under scrutiny recently due to lawsuits alleging harm caused by these products. In this blog series, we will explore the details outlined in the Master Complaint to help our readers understand the legal situation. Let… Read More
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Categories: Products Liability
Understanding New York Ch…

Understanding New York Child Sex Abuse Law: The Child Victims Act

Child sex abuse is a crime that, unfortunately, has been covered up by religious organizations, schools, and other trusted institutions for decades. Our child sex abuse attorneys at Cannata, Hendele & Cannata, LLP, understand that the traumatic i… Read More
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$53,000,000 Settlement for World Trade Center Plaintiffs

Cannata, Hendele & Cannata, LLP, together with Robert A. Grochow, P.C., leaders in representing individuals with severe World Trade Center-related respiratory injuries and cancer, recently achieved a $53,000,000 settlement for 80 of their plainti… Read More
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