Burnley V. Loreal Usa, Inc. Et Al
This summary outlines a product liability lawsuit brought by Carlene Burnley against L'Oreal USA, Inc. and L'Oreal USA Products, Inc. Burnley alleges that her uterine cancer was caused by regular and prolonged exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disrupting chemicals found in the defendants' hair care products, including Dark & Lovely. The lawsuit highlights the potential harm caused by hair relaxers, particularly for Black and brown women who use them at a higher rate than any other race. The lawsuit argues that manufacturers of hair relaxers, straighteners, and dyes containing EDCs should have been aware of the specific and dangerous harms associated with their products, particularly in women of color. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $75,000 and demands a jury trial. The plaintiff seeks to hold the manufacturers accountable and calls for greater regulation and oversight of cosmetic products, particularly those marketed to communities of color. This case raises important questions about the safety of cosmetic products and the responsibility of manufacturers to ensure their products do not cause harm.
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