Hair Relaxer Litigation, Florida Probate

Florida Probate Help for Hair Relaxer Claims

If someone in your family developed uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer after long-term chemical hair relaxer use and has passed away, Florida law usually requires a personal representative before a wrongful death claim can move forward.

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Lawsuits filed across the country allege that chemical hair relaxers, used for decades primarily by Black women, contain ingredients linked to uterine, ovarian, and endometrial cancer. These cases are still relatively early in the litigation process. Because these cancers can take years to develop and are sometimes diagnosed late, it isn't unusual for the person affected to pass away before a case resolves, or for a family to be pursuing a wrongful death claim from the outset. Florida law requires a personal representative in either situation.

Where Things Stand Right Now

Thousands of hair relaxer cases are pending in federal court, and the docket has been growing steadily. No settlement has been reached and no jury has yet reached a verdict in this litigation; the first trials are not expected until 2027. That means this is a longer-term process than some other mass tort claims, not a fast one, and anyone telling you otherwise isn't being straight with you.

Case counts described here reflect nationwide litigation handled by other firms, not results obtained by LD Legal, and are not a guarantee of any outcome in your case.

Why Probate Comes Into It

Wrongful death and survival claims both require an estate representative: if the person who used the product has died, Florida law requires the executor or administrator of their estate, not family members directly, to bring or continue the claim.

How This Works

Already have an attorney

You have a hair relaxer attorney

We coordinate with that firm to get the estate opened and a representative appointed so the claim can proceed.

Don't have one yet

You haven't found one yet

We can point you toward attorneys who handle hair relaxer litigation while we start the Florida probate side.

Common Questions

My family member passed away before filing a claim. Is it too late?

That depends on the specifics of use, diagnosis, and applicable deadlines, which is a question for a hair relaxer attorney. We're glad to connect you with one if you don't have one already.

How long will this take?

Honestly, this litigation is still early, with the first trials not expected until 2027. We'll be upfront with you about timeline rather than promise something faster.

Does this cost me anything?

Our probate work in these cases is done on a no-fee-to-you basis unless there's a recovery, with the arrangement in writing up front.

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This is attorney advertising. Attorney responsible for this content: Long Duong, Florida Bar #11857, LD Legal, LLC, Gainesville, Florida. This page does not offer legal advice about your hair relaxer claim; consult the attorney handling that claim. No result is promised or guaranteed.