Talcum Powder Lawsuits
Plaintiffs in talcum powder lawsuits believe that companies that marketed and sold baby powder and other products containing talcum powder knew that these products were linked to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma but failed to inform consumers of the risks associated with product use.
We will examine current talcum powder lawsuits, explore the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, and provide you with the next steps if you are ready to move forward with litigation against companies that sold talcum powder products.
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Overview of Talcum Powder Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson sold many products containing talcum powder over recent decades, including baby powder and Shower to Shower. Allegedly, when women applied the products to their genital area or when parents applied baby powder to the genital area of female babies, particles of talc were able to enter the body, traveling through the fallopian tubes and into the ovaries. Many experts believe that talcum powder in the ovaries interferes with the normal functioning of ovarian cells.
In the 1970s, experts began to find that talc particles were present in three out of every four ovarian tumors. In 1992, a research study showed that women who applied talcum powder to their genital areas were more likely to develop ovarian cancer over time. In 2013, Johnson & Johnson had to make their first payout to plaintiff Deane Berg, a 49-year-old woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using baby powder on her legs after shaving for decades. Doctors found that the cancerous tissues in Deane’s body contained talc.
While the court did not rule that the presence of talc was enough to prove that talcum powder causes cancer, they did rule that the link was significant enough that Johnson & Johnson should have warned women about the potential dangers of their products.
Today, lawsuits are being filed against Johnson & Johnson. The talcum powder–ovarian cancer connection is real, and lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson help people who have been negatively affected by talcum powder products get the financial compensation they deserve.
Who qualifies for talcum powder lawsuits?
Many people qualify for inclusion in the talcum powder lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson. If you used a Johnson & Johnson product that contained talcum powder (like baby powder or Shower to Shower) for at least a year and developed ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, or endometrioid ovarian cancer, you may be eligible for compensation.
If you are not sure whether you qualify for inclusion in the talcum powder lawsuit, reach out to Sonstein Law. We will work with you to help decide your next steps.
Does talcum powder cause ovarian cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, the link between talcum powder use and cancer is blurry. There is a clear link between talcum powder that contains asbestos and cancer, and the link is less clear when talcum powder does not contain asbestos. Some studies show an increased risk of ovarian cancer for women who regularly use talcum powder products. Ovarian cancer is not common, so study sizes have possibly not been large enough to determine a more distinct link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder use.
However, the talcum powder that was shipped to Johnson & Johnson for manufacturing processes included a warning label stating the product was linked to cancer. Had Johnson & Johnson passed this information to consumers, they could have made an informed decision about using the product.
How Sonstein Law Can Help
If you or someone you love developed ovarian cancer after using talcum powder, you aren’t alone. Johnson & Johnson has already set aside $3.9 billion to cover the cost of likely lawsuits due to cancer and other health issues caused by talcum powder use. Contact us today.
