Three Dabur arms face multiple lawsuits in US and Canada
economictimes.indiatimes.comDabur International Ltd, claiming that their hair-relaxer products caused ovarian and uterine cancer, according to a report by CNBC-TV18.
Dabur International Ltd sells over-the-counter hair straightener and relaxer products under various brand names.
According to the report by CNBC-TV18, there are 5,400 cases in multidistrict litigation (MDL).
«Cases filed in the US and in Canada against 3 subsidiaries of Dabur,» the report claimed.
However, the company said defence costs for the litigation are expected to breach the materiality threshold in the near future.
Currently, cases are in the pleadings and early discovery phases of litigation. «There are various motions pending as well.
Since we are in the initial stage of litigation, any final quantum of claim amount is neither probable nor estimable,» it said.
Hair straighteners and relaxers are marketed to make hair smoother and easier to manage.
They contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are known to increase chances of developing health problems, class action lawsuits have alleged.
Lawsuits have been filed against other big companies too. Consumers have alleged that dangerous chemicals are being used in these products.
