Ohio · Hair relaxer cancer

Hair relaxer cancer claims in Ohio

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Filing deadline2 years from diagnosisOhio Rev. Code § 2305.10

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 Ohio?

Ohio: 2 years from diagnosis or discovery (Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10) A lawyer can confirm yours.

2 years from diagnosis

Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10

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.

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A lawyer can check which filing rules apply to your circumstances.

02 · Where cases are heard

Where would my case be heard?

Ohio women who used chemical hair relaxers and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometriosis can pursue claims through MDL 3060. Ohio has a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability. Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton have substantial Black communities that were primary marketing targets for hair relaxer products. Ohio women should consult an attorney about their filing rights.

Medical facilities in Ohio

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (James) — 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 Ohio.

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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Sources

  1. Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10