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The pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), commonly referred to by its trade name Dacthal, has been linked to serious problems for developing fetuses. On August 6, 2024, the EPA issued an Emergency Order for Dacthal, and AMVAC stopped making the pesticide. People are now filing Dacthal lawsuits for birth…

Some women who used hair relaxer products have had a hysterectomy to treat their reproductive cancer. Hair relaxers have been linked to uterine, endometrial and ovarian cancers. In some cases, women need a hysterectomy to remove their cancer. Women who have developed cancer and later had a hysterectomy may be eligible…

Over 2,000 individuals are suing Snapchat and other social media companies for allegedly causing children to experience anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts and other mental health issues. Plaintiffs allege the apps use features that are harmful for children. See if you’re eligible to file a mental health…

Multiple studies show that women who use or previously used hair relaxer products have an increased risk of health complications related to hormone level imbalances. These complications include endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer. Are hair relaxers safe? We explore the research below.

Instagram and body image are dangerously connected and particularly affect teenage girls. Instagram encourages a high degree of social comparison. Young girls may develop negative perceptions of their bodies after using Instagram and its features.

Early American culture sold the idea to Black and Brown women that having straighter, less kinky hair would lead to a better life. For decades, women have used chemical hair relaxers to maintain straight hair, but the practice carries consequences. Extensive research has linked the use of these toxic hair products to…

Claims allege that Iran worked closely with Hamas to fund, plan, and coordinate the Hamas-led October 7 attacks on Israel.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition affecting the intestinal tissue of infants. NEC can lead to death or lifelong disability if not treated promptly. NEC has been linked to multiple causes, including low birth weight, congenital defects and certain types of cow’s milk-…

The Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that governs benefits provided by employers, such as retirement (401(k) and pension plans), health care, and welfare (disability) plans. ERISA sets minimum standards that employers must follow, including those regarding which employees are eligible…

A 2023 study from Boston University shows that Black women who frequently use relaxers have a more than 50% increased risk of uterine cancer. Chemical hair relaxers have also previously been linked to ovarian cancer.

Ours is a world of data. Bits and pieces of our personal information are tucked away in the cloud accessed and transmitted every day. There is so much data we have exhaustedly come to accept that our personal data will be collected and used by everyone from airlines to credit cards to clothing stores. But even in this…

Can you sue for lead poisoning? Parents of children who suffered lead paint exposure injuries can sue.

On November 17, 2024, more than 250 families and dozens of individuals filed a lawsuit against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a U.S. District Court. The lawsuits allege that the Iranian government coordinated and financed the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The attack killed more than 1,200 people, injured…

Schools and other educational establishments are meant to be safe places for our children to grow, learn, and develop into independent adults. However, schools can also be a perfect environment for predators who groom and facilitate inappropriate relationships with students, which may lead to sexual abuse.

A congenital heart defect (CHD) occurs when the heart’s structure doesn’t develop normally before birth. Defects can happen soon after conception or any time during a fetus’s development in the womb. Congenital heart defects affect nearly 1% of all births, and some can be serious. Understanding what may cause them…

Madeline Becker works primarily on environmental, product liability, and consumer protection cases at the firm.

Grace Mickle litigates for injured workers and their families, using the judicial system to promote safer work environments.

Military veterans exposed to toxic substances while working or living near a military base may be eligible to seek compensation for their injuries. Service members and other workers may have encountered dangerous levels of cancer-causing materials in contaminated building materials, water, soil or air. A military…

Hair relaxers and hair straightening products have been linked to serious health conditions due to toxic ingredients. Consumers have reported reproductive cancers, such as uterine, endometrial and ovarian cancer. Other hair relaxer side effects range from chemical burns to irritation to the eyes, lungs and skin.

Nicole Chaney represents individuals who have been harmed by defective medical drugs and devices and by toxic chemicals contained in consumer products.