Judge Removes L’Oréal’s French Parent from U.S. Hair Relaxer Lawsuit: Jurisdiction Lacking

An Illinois federal judge has decided to exclude L’Oréal USA Inc.’s French parent company from ongoing multidistrict litigation concerning alleged health risks associated with hair relaxer products. The court found that the parent company lacks sufficient ties to the United States to establish jurisdiction. This decision narrows the scope of the litigation, which involves claims about potential health issues linked to the use of hair relaxers. For further details, please refer to the coverage provided by Law360.