Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Recall Initiated For Asbestos Tainting
Johnson & Johnson said on October 18 that it would recall a single lot of its baby powder in the United States after the Food and Drug Administration found trace amounts of asbestos in samples taken from a bottle purchased online. The Johnson & Johnson baby powder recall has sparked concern in consumers that the corporation’s … [Read more...]
Court Rejects J&J Bid to Toss Talcum Powder Trial
A talcum powder lawsuit is currently on trial in St. Louis, Missouri. The plaintiff in the lawsuit is a 63-year-old California woman who suffers from stage 4 ovarian cancer. She alleges that using talcum powder for feminine hygiene for 44 years has contributed to her cancer, and accuses J&J of failing to warn consumers. J&J … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder Lawsuits Continue to Pile Up
Johnson & Johnson is faced with a growing number of lawsuits from women who allege that Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower body powder are responsible for their ovarian cancer. The lawsuits include wrongful death lawsuits from the families of women who have died of the disease, Top Class Actions reports. Eighty-one named … [Read more...]
$55M Talcum Powder Verdict Upheld
A trial court has upheld a $55 million verdict issued to a talcum powder plaintiff this May. The plaintiff in the case had alleged that regular use of talcum powder for feminine hygiene contributed to her ovarian cancer. She further alleged that J&J has been aware of this risk, but failed to warn the public. The verdict was the … [Read more...]
J&J Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Case Goes to Trial
A lawsuit alleging Johnson & Johnson talcum powder caused ovarian cancer is going to trial in Saint Louis Missouri state court. Talcum powder is most commonly found in baby powder to prevent and treat rashes. Some women also use talcum powder for personal hygiene; products such as J&J's “Shower to Shower” is marketed for this … [Read more...]
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