Griffin V. L 'Oreal Usa, Inc. Et Al
This summary outlines a product liability lawsuit filed by Jacqueline Griffin against several companies, including L'Oreal USA, Inc., L'OREAL USA PRODUCTS, INC., Soft-Sheen Carson LLC, Strength of Nature, LLC, and GODREJ SON HOLDINGS, INC. The lawsuit alleges that Griffin's endometrial cancer was caused by her regular and prolonged exposure to phthalates and other endocrine disrupting chemicals found in the defendants' hair care products, such as Optimum, Motions, Soft & Beautiful, Dark & Lovely, TCB Naturals, and Just for Me. The lawsuit seeks damages for the defendants' negligent, willful, and wrongful conduct in connection with the design, development, manufacture, testing, packaging, promoting, marketing, distribution, labeling, and/or sale of the products. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges negligence, strict liability, and fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of the defendants. Griffin seeks damages for the injuries and damages she suffered as a result of the defendants' actions and omissions. This lawsuit is part of a larger multidistrict litigation related to the defendants' hair care products and raises concerns about the lack of FDA regulation and oversight in the cosmetic industry.
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