Master Complaints In Hair Relaxer MDL Allege ‘Reckless Acts,’ Knowledge Of Risk

(May 30, 2024, 2:25 PM EDT) -- CHICAGO — The plaintiffs’ leadership counsel in litigation brought by individuals who allege wrongful death and other injuries from chemicals in hair relaxer products has filed multiple master long-form complaints in Illinois federal court against eight defendants, seeking punitive damages.  In a master complaint against Advanced Beauty Inc., the counsel contend that the defendant is liable for “wanton, willful, fraudulent, reckless acts” related to its awareness that its products posed an increased risk of cancer....