Talcum Powder Lawsuits

Evidence appears to show that Johnson & Johnson turned over favorable test results to the Food and Drug Administration but withheld test results that showed the talc contained asbestos. The lawsuit involving talcum powder states that J&J failed to warn users of the increased risk of ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other types of cancer caused by using talc-based products for personal hygiene.

Specifically, the lawsuits claim that J&J knew for more than 40 years of the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. However, they intentionally made the decision not to warn women that the powder could cause cancer if it entered the ovaries through the vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes after being applied to the genital area or on sanitary napkins, diaphragms, or condoms.

Cancer Victims Are Filing Talcum Powder Lawsuits

 

Johnson & Johnson® has faced tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming that consistent talcum powder use caused innocent people to develop ovarian cancer. The reason why the corporation has been such a big target: it knew its talc products were dangerous as early as the 1970s.

In fact, in 1975, Johnson & Johnson released an internal memo ordering management to stop all talc safety studies. The pharma giant was afraid these studies would uncover irrefutable evidence that their products were harmful and put them to a halt — at the expense of millions of peoples’ well-being.

If you believe the use of talc caused you to develop ovarian cancer, you may be able to file a talcum powder lawsuit to pursue financial compensation. Our experienced talcum powder attorneys can look into the details of your claim and determine whether you qualify.

Benefits of Filing a Talcum Powder Lawsuit

Recent talcum powder lawsuits allege that talc companies knew for decades their products could cause cancer. These billion-dollar companies now expect you to pay for the illnesses they may be responsible for.

Learn more about the major benefits of filing a talcum powder lawsuit below.

Receive Financial Compensation

Though talcum powder companies claim their products are safe, numerous victims have already received compensation from talcum powder lawsuit settlements and jury awards.

Examples of talcum powder compensation amounts include:

  • $4.7 Billion to 22 women: In this landmark class-action case, 22 women claimed that Johnson & Johnson talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer. This verdict was awarded by a St. Louis, Missouri jury in July 2018. Johnson & Johnson has tried to appeal the verdict but has not been successful.
  • $70 Million to a woman with terminal cancer: In 2016, courts awarded $70 Million in punitive damages to a California woman with ovarian cancer. She was first diagnosed in 2013 after prolonged use of Johnson’s Baby Powder.
  • $29 Million to a California woman: A jury recently sided with a woman who had cancer that lined her internal organs. According to the New York Times, the woman had used talc products from Johnson & Johnson for over 30 years. She was first diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and won the case in 2019.