Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Lawsuit in Illinois

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Statute of Limitations

Illinois has a 2-year SOL for products liability (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Discovery rule applies — the clock starts when you knew or should have known about the connection.

2 years from diagnosis or discovery of connection

Illinois Data

Exposure in Illinois

Source: MDL 3060

Source: Court records

Source: Court records

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Illinois

Northwestern Medicine — Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Team

Your Legal Team

MR

Michelle Robinson

Partner

Chicago, IL

20+ Years Experience
Mass tort litigationConsumer product liabilityToxic exposure claimsEnvironmental justice

Michelle Robinson has spent two decades representing consumers harmed by defective products and toxic exposures. Based in Chicago — the home of MDL 3060 — she has direct access to the transferee court and serves on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for the hair relaxer litigation. Michelle's commitment to environmental and racial justice drives her focus on cases where corporate negligence disproportionately impacts communities of color.

Education

  • J.D., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (2004)
  • B.A., Political Science, Spelman College (2001)
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