Iowa · Hair relaxer cancer
Hair relaxer cancer claims in Iowa
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from diagnosisIowa Code § 614.1(2) |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Iowa?
Iowa: 2 years from diagnosis or discovery (Iowa Code § 614.1(2)) A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Iowa Code § 614.1(2)
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Iowa women who developed uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometriosis after using chemical hair relaxers can pursue claims in MDL 3060. Iowa has a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids residents who used hair relaxer products throughout their lives should consult an attorney to determine whether their diagnosis qualifies and whether their filing deadline remains open.
Medical facilities in Iowa
University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center — Gynecologic Oncology
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Hair relaxer cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Iowa.
What happens when I check?
You answer a few short questions about what happened. If you send them, a participating law firm reviews your answers. If the firm takes your case, it explains your options. People's Justice is not a law firm.
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- Iowa Code § 614.1(2)