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us-news2 months ago•0 min saved

Arizona Becomes First State to Sue L’Oréal Over Hair Relaxer Cancer Claims

Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes filed a lawsuit against L’Oréal, alleging the company concealed evidence that its hair relaxer products cause cancer. The state claims L’Oréal violated consumer protection laws by failing to warn users, predominantly African American women, about risks of ovarian and uterine cancer. This is the first state-level suit in a broader legal battle involving over 12,000 individual cases. L’Oréal denies the claims, asserting its products undergo rigorous safety reviews.

via The Guardian|

#arizona-attorney-general #cancer-lawsuits #consumer-protection

legalpharmaceuticals2 years ago•2 min saved

Sanofi Settles Thousands of Zantac Cancer Lawsuits in US

Sanofi has reached an agreement in principle to settle 4,000 U.S. lawsuits linking the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to cancer, without disclosing the financial terms. The settlement, which still needs to be finalized, will resolve most of the lawsuits against the French pharmaceutical company in U.S. state courts, except for Delaware. Sanofi did not admit any liability in the settlement and stated that it is settling to avoid the expense and ongoing distraction of the litigation. The company still faces about 20,000 lawsuits over Zantac in Delaware state court, and a judge is considering the fate of approximately 70,000 cases filed against Sanofi and other defendants.

via Reuters|

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health3 years ago•6 min saved

British Cancer Patients Sue US Cosmetics Giants Over Asbestos Risk

Dozens of British women are planning to sue US cosmetic companies after developing mesothelioma, a cancer most often caused by exposure to asbestos and traces of which have been found in products containing talc. Traces of asbestos have historically been found in various products, which can be present in talc due to how the two minerals are mined. Cosmetic brands use talc in products like eye shadow, foundation and blush because of its absorbency, and while it is itself harmless, it can be contaminated with asbestos. Johnson & Johnson announced last year that it would cease selling its trademark talc-based baby powder as the pharma giant was forced to pay out billions of dollars to women alleging it caused their cancer.

via Daily Mail|

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