Asbestos Found in Children’s Makeup Kit and Some Eye Shadow Products
According to a news report posted on BusinessInsider.com, researchers discovered small amounts of asbestos, a deadly cancer-causing mineral, in a children's makeup kit and in certain eye shadow products containing Talc. Asbestos is the only cause of mesothelioma, which is an uncurable form of deadly lung cancer. According … [Read more...] about Asbestos Found in Children’s Makeup Kit and Some Eye Shadow Products
Expert Testimony Hearings Begin in Talcum Powder MDL
NEW JERSEY – A federal judge is holding hearings for expert testimony in the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder multidistrict litigation (MDL). The hearings are part of an effort to determine whether certain experts and evidence should be excluded from the cases, and thereby, whether the plaintiffs’ cases can move forward. The … [Read more...] about Expert Testimony Hearings Begin in Talcum Powder MDL
Johnson & Johnson Criminal Probe Shakes Faith In Pharmaceutical Titan
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson and claims that they negligently allowed asbestos to contaminate their talcum powder. This Johnson & Johnson criminal probe is the answer to thousands of lawsuits and caused a significant dip in the … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Criminal Probe Shakes Faith In Pharmaceutical Titan
Claire’s Recall Pulls More Products Containing Asbestos Off Shelves
Since the 1960s, Claire’s has been a retail experience known to Americans for its jewelry and makeup for young women and teens. Recently, however, Claire’s had to recall some of their products for being potentially hazardous to consumers’ health. Last week, another Claire's recall struck the stores after products were suspected to … [Read more...] about Claire’s Recall Pulls More Products Containing Asbestos Off Shelves
New Evidence in J&J Talc Trial Leads to Record $417M Award
A record $417M was recently awarded in a California jury talc trial to a woman dying of ovarian cancer. The plaintiff had been using Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder on a daily basis for decades and alleged that the regular use of talc eventually led to her disease. The plaintiff’s case was based on Johnson & Johnson’s … [Read more...] about New Evidence in J&J Talc Trial Leads to Record $417M Award
J&J Talcum Powder Litigation Goes On Post-California Massive Award
people are bringing lawsuits against the manufacturers of the powder Johnson & Johnson Set to Appeal California Verdict. For as far back as people can remember, talcum powder has been seen as gentle, comforting and not in the least bit dangerous. But, in today’s courts, people are bringing lawsuits against the … [Read more...] about J&J Talcum Powder Litigation Goes On Post-California Massive Award
First California Talc Cancer Trial Ends in $417M Award
the California state jury voted in favor of the plaintiff After a four-week trial in Los Angeles, and two days of deliberation, the California state jury voted in favor of the plaintiff. The trial involved the alleged link between Johnson & Johnson’s talc Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products and ovarian cancer that … [Read more...] about First California Talc Cancer Trial Ends in $417M Award
New Jersey Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer MDL Continues to Grow
four more lawsuits are transferred into the mass tort. 4 Talcum Powder Lawsuits Transferred into MDL The talcum powder multidistrict litigation (MDL) in New Jersey continues to grow, as four more lawsuits are transferred into the mass tort. Plaintiffs in the MDL allege that genital use of talcum powder contributed to ovarian … [Read more...] about New Jersey Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer MDL Continues to Grow
$110 Million Verdict Returned in Talcum Powder Case
Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products caused her ovarian cancer. A $110 million verdict for the plaintiff in a lawsuit A jury in a St. Louis Circuit Court rendered a $110 million verdict for the plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products caused her ovarian cancer. The plaintiff, a … [Read more...] about $110 Million Verdict Returned in Talcum Powder Case
Harvard Doc Tells Jurors Talc Caused Woman’s Ovarian Cancer
Johnson & Johnson is facing thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder products, including Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower, causes ovarian cancer when used for feminine hygiene. At trial, a Missouri jury heard expert witness testimony from a Harvard epidemiologist who says that talcum powder caused the plaintiff to … [Read more...] about Harvard Doc Tells Jurors Talc Caused Woman’s Ovarian Cancer
Plaintiff Awarded $70 Million in Talc Lawsuit Lead to More Suits Filed
A plaintiff, recently was awarded $70 million in a talcum powder lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the manufacturer that allegedly was aware of a potential risk between talcum powder and ovarian cancer but neglected to alert consumers regarding that risk. Talcum Powder Lawsuits Continue to Mount Four lawsuits have … [Read more...] about Plaintiff Awarded $70 Million in Talc Lawsuit Lead to More Suits Filed
$70M Talc Award Does Not Offset Lost Health
Woman Awarded $70 Million Over J&J Talc Lawsuit Says Award Does Not Make Up for Health Issues. A St. Louis jury recently awarded more than $70 million to a Modesto, California woman following a month-long trial and representing the third large verdict awarded by a St. Louis jury against Johnson & Johnson in 2016 ovarian … [Read more...] about $70M Talc Award Does Not Offset Lost Health
Johnson Johnson Sued by over 1000 Women for Alleged Cover Up of Talc Cancer Risk
J&J Was Negligent For Talc Cancer Risk. A lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) claiming the company was negligent in providing information about risks of ovarian cancer has been joined by over 1,000 women. Imerys Talc America, the largest talc supplier in America and the only source of talc for J&J is … [Read more...] about Johnson Johnson Sued by over 1000 Women for Alleged Cover Up of Talc Cancer Risk
