Virginia · Hair relaxer cancer
Hair relaxer cancer claims in Virginia
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from diagnosisVa. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-230, 8.01-243(A) |
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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 Virginia?
Virginia: 2 years, generally from the date of injury, not discovery (Va. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-230, 8.01-243(A)) A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Va. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-230, 8.01-243(A)
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?
Virginia women who used chemical hair relaxers and were diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometriosis have viable claims in MDL 3060. Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations for product liability. Richmond, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the Hampton Roads area have substantial Black communities that were heavily targeted by hair relaxer marketing. Virginia women with recent diagnoses should consult an attorney.
Medical facilities in Virginia
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center — 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 Virginia.
What happens when I check?
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- Va. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-230, 8.01-243(A)