New York · Hair relaxer cancer
Hair relaxer cancer claims in New York
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from diagnosis or discoveryCPLR § 214 |
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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 New York?
New York has a 3-year SOL for products liability (CPLR § 214). Discovery rule applies. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: CPLR § 214
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?
New York has a 3-year SOL — one year longer than most states. Two active state court cases supplement the federal MDL. New York's large Black population and extensive beauty product market make it a significant source of claims.
Medical facilities in New York
Memorial Sloan Kettering — Gynecologic Medical 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 New York.
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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If a participating law firm takes your case, it explains your options.
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- CPLR § 214