Rhode Island · Hair relaxer cancer
Hair relaxer cancer claims in Rhode Island
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from diagnosisR.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1 |
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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 Rhode Island?
Rhode Island: 3 years from diagnosis or discovery (R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1) A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1
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?
Rhode Island women who used chemical hair relaxers and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometriosis may file claims in MDL 3060. Rhode Island has a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability (with a 10-year statute of repose). Providence has a diverse community where hair relaxer products were available and marketed. Rhode Island women should consult a hair relaxer attorney to evaluate their claims.
Medical facilities in Rhode Island
Lifespan Cancer Institute at Rhode Island Hospital — 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 Rhode Island.
What happens when I check?
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- R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.1