Mississippi · Hair relaxer cancer
Hair relaxer cancer claims in Mississippi
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from diagnosisMiss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49 |
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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 Mississippi?
Mississippi: 3 years from diagnosis or discovery (Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49) A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49
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?
Mississippi women who used chemical hair relaxers and developed uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometriosis have strong claims in MDL 3060. Mississippi has a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability. Mississippi has the highest percentage of Black residents of any US state — approximately 38% — making it one of the most disproportionately affected states in the hair relaxer litigation. Jackson, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg women should consult an attorney.
Medical facilities in Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center — Cancer Center & Research Institute
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Hair relaxer cancer overview. This page covers the local information available for Mississippi.
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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- Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49