{"id":2433,"date":"2023-12-10T06:49:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T06:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/?p=2433"},"modified":"2024-01-16T00:56:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T00:56:53","slug":"johnson-johnson-talcum-powder-lawsuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/johnson-johnson-talcum-powder-lawsuits\/","title":{"rendered":"Johnson &#038; Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women regularly use talcum powder as a hygiene-related product. Unfortunately, thousands of plaintiffs allege that Johnson &amp; Johnson\u2019s talcum powder products caused them to develop fatal ovarian cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/johnson-johnson-talcum-powder-lawsuits\/#What_are_Johnson_Johnson_talcum_powder_lawsuits\" title=\"What are Johnson &amp; Johnson talcum powder lawsuits?\">What are Johnson &amp; Johnson talcum powder lawsuits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/johnson-johnson-talcum-powder-lawsuits\/#History_of_Johnson_Johnson_Talcum_Powder_Lawsuits\" title=\"History of Johnson &amp; Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits\">History of Johnson &amp; Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/johnson-johnson-talcum-powder-lawsuits\/#FDA_Comments_on_Talcum_Powder\" title=\"FDA Comments on Talcum Powder\">FDA Comments on Talcum Powder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/johnson-johnson-talcum-powder-lawsuits\/#Joining_a_class_action_lawsuit\" title=\"Joining a class action lawsuit\">Joining a class action lawsuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/johnson-johnson-talcum-powder-lawsuits\/#Talcum_Powder_Lawsuit_Verdicts\" title=\"Talcum Powder Lawsuit Verdicts\">Talcum Powder Lawsuit Verdicts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Johnson_Johnson_talcum_powder_lawsuits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are Johnson &amp; Johnson talcum powder lawsuits?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson &amp; Johnson talcum powder lawsuits are being litigated in all 50 states. These lawsuits claim that baby powder products sold and distributed by Johnson &amp; Johnson have led to ovarian cancer developing in women who used the products. Studies have tied talcum powder to ovarian <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"cancer risks\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/cancer-risks-camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">cancer risks<\/a> as early as the 1970s, but recent data is far more conclusive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific evidence dating back to 1971 shows that talc-based baby powder, when applied to female genitalia, results in a 30% greater risk of ovarian cancer. Women who used the powders for long periods were at even greater risk. This is because talcum powder is not easily broken down by the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than being broken down and redistributed into waste, talcum powder travels through the vagina, the uterus, the fallopian tubes, and the ovaries. The talc is then embedded in the walls of the ovaries, potentially causing irritation and eventually cancer. When health complications arise, a lawsuit may be in order.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Johnson_Johnson_Talcum_Powder_Lawsuits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of Johnson &amp; Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iarc.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Agency for Research on Cancer <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recognized talc as a potential cancer-causing chemical in 2006. Though, attorneys believe that talcum manufacturers have been aware of the carcinogenic nature of talcum powder for more than forty years. Many claim that these companies chose not to warn women of these risks in order to maximize profits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thousands of talcum powder lawsuits are currently being litigated, with some already reaching their conclusion. To have your case properly advocated for, hire a professional attorney.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FDA_Comments_on_Talcum_Powder\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA Comments on Talcum Powder<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA has been heavily involved in the testing of talcum powder from various suppliers. Between 2009 and 2010, they conducted several studies on the substance, primarily searching for signs that the product was a public health concern due to the presence of asbestos. Although the FDA did not find any asbestos, they are currently in the process of studying the effects of talcum powder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, talcum powder is considered cosmetic and therefore does not require FDA approval to be sold. Fortunately, the law that governs the FDA does leave space for the FDA to regulate cosmetics. Therefore, if conclusive evidence is found showing that talc is indeed dangerous, the products may be further regulated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joining_a_class_action_lawsuit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a class action lawsuit<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard of class action lawsuits before; they generally have a reputation for moving very slowly and offering limited compensation and involvement for plaintiffs. Fortunately, Talcum Powder lawsuits are not class action. Instead, they are being litigated as multi-district litigation (MDL). While there are similarities, plaintiffs in MDLs have far greater ability to maintain their own lawsuit while remaining part of the larger litigation. This is not an option with class action lawsuits, as they prioritize the interests of the class rather than the individual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talcum_Powder_Lawsuit_Verdicts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talcum Powder Lawsuit Verdicts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There have been a number of favorable lawsuit verdicts in talcum powder cases. One primary example involves a Missouri jury awarding $4.69 billion to a group of 22 people who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after proving that they had used baby powder products for extended periods. Other cases include a $110 million verdict and a $417 million verdict. There are many other examples, so do not hesitate to seek compensation from Johnson &amp; Johnson for the harm they have done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Women regularly use talcum powder as a hygiene-related product. Unfortunately, thousands of plaintiffs allege that Johnson &amp; Johnson\u2019s talcum powder products caused them to develop fatal ovarian cancer.\u00a0 What are Johnson &amp; Johnson talcum powder lawsuits? Johnson &amp; Johnson talcum powder lawsuits are being litigated in all 50 states. 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