Is there a hair relaxer lawsuit settlement?

Short answer: No. As of November 2026 there is no global settlement in the hair relaxer litigation. Federal MDL 3060 listed 12,743 pending actions on November 2, 2026, and the first bellwether trial is set for September 7, 2027.

Any per-person figure online is a projection. No settlement fund or claim form exists.

SourcesJPML report2 Nov 2026Minute order, MDL 3060N.D. Ill.

Checked against primary sources on November 12, 2026 by Mason Arnao. This is general information, not legal advice. Related: Payout per person.

Your deadline runs even before the 2027 trial

The first hair relaxer bellwether trial is set for September 7, 2027, but state filing deadlines keep running in the meantime. Waiting for a verdict can cost you a claim. Court minute order

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Mason David Arnao Mason David Arnao is an American entrepreneur, software engineer, and business executive based in Stuart, Florida. His career spans more than two decades in technology, automation, and lead generation systems. Arnao began his professional journey in the late 1990s as a computer technician for the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he was responsible for linking scoreboards, officials’ laptops, and stat monitors to broadcast networks. His technical precision and systems knowledge led him to join Professional Hospital Supply as a software engineer. There, he developed applications that improved data flow between medical suppliers and healthcare institutions, solidifying his foundation in enterprise-grade software development. By the early 2000's, Arnao advanced into web and SaaS infrastructure through Website Buddy LLC, a Florida-based development firm focused on building web tools for small businesses and online marketers. The experience refined his understanding of user-driven software and scalable online systems. In 2013, Arnao founded Waypoint Software, LLC, headquartered in Stuart, Florida. As President and Managing Partner, he built the company into a recognized provider of lead generation and real-time lead distribution technology. Waypoint’s software automates the acquisition, validation, and routing of consumer inquiries for marketing firms and data aggregators worldwide. The company serves hundreds of clients and is listed by the Better Business Bureau under “Sales Lead Generation.” Through Waypoint Software, Arnao has become a notable figure in the digital lead industry, combining technical engineering with automation strategy. His focus on system reliability, transparent data flow, and scalable integrations continues to position Waypoint as an industry leader in real-time lead management solutions.

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