Talcum Powder

The talcum powder lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson continue, though admittedly, they’ve been going on for years.   The lawsuits allege that the prolonged use of talcum power or "talc" which is the active ingredient in products such as Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, can cause ovarian cancer in some women.  There is strong...

[caption id="attachment_9142" align="alignnone" width="256"] Partner Emily Roark[/caption] It is possible that a global settlement is under consideration for some or all of the estimated 20,000 ovarian cancer talc lawsuits pending in a consolidated federal multidistrict litigation panel in New Jersey. Many news organizations reported in February of 2021 that Johnson & Johnson has set...

[caption id="attachment_9142" align="alignnone" width="256"] Partner Emily Roark[/caption] Settlement amounts and verdicts can vary in product liability cases such as talcum powder lawsuits and the final settlement amount is often confidential. However, a survey of recent verdicts shows that the value of a case averages at $355,600,000. Johnson & Johnson currently faces over 25,000 lawsuits...

Yes, there is a statute of limitations that applies to talcum powder lawsuits. The specific statute of limitations in part depends on the state in which the victim lives. Most states allow 2 years to file suit in product liability cases while others vary from 1 to 4 years. Many people want to know...

Over the past few years, talcum powder and its connection to ovarian cancer made headlines. Research points to talcum powder being carcinogenic, potentially contributing to thousands of cancer cases. The resulting lawsuits claim that talcum powder manufacturers knew of the danger, but failed to warn consumers. But how long does it take to settle...