Talcum Cancer Legal Helpline
With so many cases of people being harmed by talcum powder products and manufacturers refusing to take responsibility for warning the public about the increased risk, it`s unlikely that these ovarian cancer lawsuits will end anytime soon. If you or a loved one has been injured or developed cancer after using talcum powder such as Johnson & Johnson`s baby powder, don`t hesitate, call the talcum powder attorneys at Marin and Barrett, Inc. Today, the advice is confidential and absolutely free for you. Other studies over the years have shown stronger links between talcum powder use and ovarian cancer. For example, in 1982, a study published in Cancer, a journal published by the American Cancer Society, found that those who regularly used sanitary pads containing talcum powder had an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer than women who did not use talcum powder products. In addition, Anticancer Research published a study in 2003 that found that women who use talcum powder on their genitals every week have an increased risk of ovarian cancer. In addition, a 2008 study linked the frequency or regularity of use of products containing talcum powder to the risk of developing ovarian cancer. The study found that women who use talcum powder daily have a forty-one percent higher risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer than those who do not use talcum powder. Unfortunately, some manufacturers of talcum powder products have not warned customers about the potentially deadly link between the use of talcum powder on the genitals and ovarian cancer. If you or a loved one is battling ovarian cancer due to talcum powder products, you should contact an experienced and experienced talcum powder injury advocate as soon as possible. We investigate cases involving the possible link between the use of talcum powder products and ovarian cancer, and we will work to help you or your family get damages for your injuries.
You don`t have to face the pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson alone. If you or a loved one has developed ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer or mesothelioma and think talcum powder may be responsible, call us today. Our personal injury attorneys will review talcum powder claims free of charge and without obligation, and can give you the legal advice you need to determine if you have a J&J baby powder claim. The call, consultation and information are non-binding and absolutely confidential. We work with and among some of the most respected professionals in the industry to provide you with everything you deserve for your damages. Don`t let Johnson & Johnson get away with it if they knew their cosmetics were at high risk for cancer in women. On May 1, 2016, a jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $55 million to a South Dakota woman who survived ovarian cancer. In February, a jury found Johnson & Johnson responsible for the death of a woman who died of ovarian cancer last October.
The woman had used Johnson`s baby powder daily, as well as the talcum powder Shower to Shower. The jury awarded his family $72 million, paid by Johnson & Johnson for failing to inform and warn its consumers of the potential risks of using its feminine hygiene products with talcum powder. The jury found it significant that Johnson & Johnson`s talc suppliers put warning labels on the talc they supplied to Johnson & Johnson, but Johnson & Johnson did not put warnings on their own products. In addition, internal memos circulating at Johnson & Johnson suggest that the company was and is aware of the health risks associated with talc, and has known this for more than twenty to thirty years. 21. In August 2017, a Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million to a 52-year-old woman who had used its talcum-powder-based baby powder on her genitals for more than 40 years for feminine hygiene purposes and was later diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Some scientific studies have shown that the use of talcum powder increases a woman`s risk of ovarian cancer by 20-30%. Even particles of this talcum powder have been found in the lymph nodes or tumors of ovarian cancer patients, which only reinforces the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. The American Cancer Society says that women concerned about the cancerous compound in talcum powder may use cornstarch powder to avoid this risk. In addition, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which is part of the World Health Organization, has classified the use of talcum powder on the genitals as a possible carcinogen.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a final appeal from Johnson & Johnson, leaving in place a $2.1 billion verdict against the company against the company, multiple media outlets reported. Last week`s rejection ends Johnson & Johnson`s attempts to overturn a record $4.7 billion ruling in 2018 in favor of 22 women who claimed talc in the company`s baby powder was contaminated with asbestos and caused their ovarian cancer. Talcum powder is made from talcum powder, a natural mineral made up of various elements such as silicon, magnesium and oxygen. Talc in its natural form can sometimes contain asbestos, a substance known to cause lung cancer when inhaled. Fortunately, these talcum powder products used at home, at least in the United States, have been asbestos-free since the 1970s. “Genital use of talc, alone or in combination with body use, was associated with an increased risk of epithelial ovarian cancer,” according to a 2016 Harvard Medical School research paper. Talcum powder is a common ingredient in many household products, including baby powder, body powder, and some cosmetics. Today, the greatest danger comes from the possible link between talc use and an increased risk of ovarian cancer. 6. In February 2020, a jury in New Jersey ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $750 million in damages to 4 people who claimed their use of talcum powder caused a rare cancer. Companies like Johnson & Johnson, Imerys Talc and Colgate-Palmolive are facing 9,000 talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits across the country filed by victims who say the companies knew about the dangers of their products but did nothing to warn consumers.
In many of the cases listed above, jurors chose to award significant amounts of punitive damages to punish defendants for particularly reckless behavior. In addition to ovarian cancer, talc has been linked to mesothelioma, a rare and deadly form of cancer that typically affects the lungs. The plaintiffs allege that Johnson & Johnson made its baby powder with asbestos-contaminated talcum powder. Talc and asbestos are naturally occurring minerals and are often found side by side, which can lead to cross-contamination if manufacturers do not take proper precautions. DISCLAIMER: This document is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a retention/service agreement. There is no client relationship between you and our law firm unless we enter into a signed mandate/services agreement. The information you receive on this site does not constitute medical or legal advice. Do not stop taking medication without consulting your doctor. With so many cases of ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and mesothelioma attributed to the use of talcum powder, thousands of injured plaintiffs across the country have filed baby lawsuits.