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
Johnson & Johnson’s Expert Finds Asbestos in Baby Powder in FDA Study
Johnson & Johnson is no stranger to controversy and class-action lawsuits for product defects. Many have accused the company of knowingly selling baby powder and related products that contain harmful traces of asbestos, with plaintiffs alleging that continued use of these products contributed to their cancer diagnoses. The … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson’s Expert Finds Asbestos in Baby Powder in FDA Study
Johnson & Johnson Feels Pressure to Stop Global Talcum Powder Sales
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Approximately 170 not-for-profit organizations from around the globe demand that Johnson & Johnson stop selling talcum powder. The company stopped selling baby powder containing talc in the spring of 2020 in the United States and Canada, even though the company claims its baby powder is safe for use. However, a … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Feels Pressure to Stop Global Talcum Powder Sales
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...] about Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Recall Initiated For Asbestos Tainting
TIME Mesothelioma Study Makes Causal Link To Tainted Talcum Powder
A recent study published in TIME may provide the first definite assertion that talcum powder contaminated with asbestos could be linked to mesothelioma. The TIME mesothelioma study has received a high level of praise and scrutiny in equal measure for the potential effect it could have on tens of thousands of pending lawsuits. The … [Read more...] about TIME Mesothelioma Study Makes Causal Link To Tainted Talcum Powder
Parker Waichman LLP Reviews Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Cancer Cases
Lawsuits Filed Over Contaminated Talcum Power Gain Momentum with New Study In recent years the pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson has been facing a slew of lawsuits related to allegations that its popular talc-based products can cause cancer. Women have filed lawsuits claiming that they developed ovarian … [Read more...] about Parker Waichman LLP Reviews Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Cancer Cases
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
J&J Stock Plunges 4% Due to DOJ Talc Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching an investigation into the risks of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and whether the company knew anything about a link between its talc-based powder and cancer. Johnson & Johnson has consistently maintained that its powder is safe, despite numerous lawsuits against it alleging use of … [Read more...] about J&J Stock Plunges 4% Due to DOJ Talc Investigation
Talcum Powder May Contain Asbestos
Reports Indicate Johnson & Johnson Knew That Their Talc Based Products Contained Traces of Asbestos Johnson & Johnson has recently been facing lawsuits alleging that the company’s talcum powder-based products contain asbestos fibers. Asbestos is a carcinogenic substance that can cause severe cases of cancer. Johnson & … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder May Contain Asbestos
Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos Contamination
Johnson & Johnson Showed Concern Over Asbestos Contamination for Decades Reports indicate that in 1971, one of Johnson & Johnson’s executives wrote to the company’s senior staff indicating that he was concerned over the presence of asbestos in the talc that the company uses to manufacture products such as baby powder. The … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Knew About Asbestos Contamination
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
J&J Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer MDL Underway in New Jersey
The lawsuits are proceeding in a multidistrict (MDL) litigation Lawsuits Over J&J Talcum Powder. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing dozens of talcum powder lawsuits filed on behalf of women who allegedly developed ovarian cancer due to regular and repeated use of the company's talc products. The lawsuits are … [Read more...] about J&J Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer MDL Underway in New Jersey
J&J Faces 4th Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial in St. Louis
J&J Talcum Powder Allegedly Caused Ovarian Cancer Johnson & Johnson is facing another talcum powder ovarian cancer trial in St. Louis, where a number of lawsuits allege that the product contributed to ovarian cancer. The case is the fourth talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit to go to trial in state court, and the fifth to … [Read more...] about J&J Faces 4th Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial in St. Louis
Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Litigation Underway in Court
the fourth case of its kind to be heard by jurors. 4th Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Case to be Tried in Court. The talcum powder ovarian cancer litigation is underway in court, as another lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson heads to trial. It will be the fourth case of its kind to be heard by jurors, following three … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Litigation Underway in Court
Talcum Powder Litigation In Missouri Expanded To Non-Residents
Lawsuits Allege Baby Powder, Shower-to-Shower Caused Cancer. Talcum powder litigation in Missouri has just been expanded to more plaintiffs. The Missouri Court of Appeals made its trial courts available to 1,350 talcum powder plaintiffs who live out-of-state. Plaintiffs allege that talcum powder products, including Johnson & … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder Litigation In Missouri Expanded To Non-Residents
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
Jury Awards $70M Verdict to Talcum Powder Plaintiff
Johnson & Johnson has been hit with a $70 million verdict in the third talcum powder trial. Earlier this year, two juries also found for talcum powder plaintiffs, awarding verdicts of $72 million and $55 million. Plaintiffs in the litigation allege that J&J failed to warn that its talcum powder products, such as Baby Powder … [Read more...] about Jury Awards $70M Verdict to Talcum Powder Plaintiff
Johnson & Johnson’s Reputation Harmed by Talcum Powder Litigation
A negative effect on the image of health care giant Johnson & Johnson. Talcum Powder Litigation Effect On Johnson & Johnson. An article published in May 2016 in the advertising industry publication Ad Age says the recent losses in talcum powder lawsuits have had a negative effect on the image of health care giant Johnson … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson’s Reputation Harmed by Talcum Powder Litigation
Judge Expedites Plaintiff Deposition in Talcum Powder Cancer Case
Plaintiffs in the California talcum powder litigation are concerned that the coordinated pretrial proceedings will not allow the cases to proceed quickly enough for plaintiffs who are seriously ill with ovarian cancer. In a group of more than 300 women who have filed lawsuits alleging their ovarian cancer is attributable to their … [Read more...] about Judge Expedites Plaintiff Deposition in Talcum Powder Cancer Case
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...] about Court Rejects J&J Bid to Toss Talcum Powder Trial
JJ Should Have Disclosed Talcum Powder Cancer Risks Since 1982 Expert Testifies
Talcum Powder Cancer Risks. J&J Failed To Disclosed Talcum Powder Cancer Risks. Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products should have carried a cancer warning since 1982, jurors heard during an expert testimony. The company is accused of failing to disclose that its talcum powder products, including Baby Powder and … [Read more...] about JJ Should Have Disclosed Talcum Powder Cancer Risks Since 1982 Expert Testifies
Expert Testimony: J&J Talcum Powder Should have Carried Cancer Warning Since 1982
During an expert testimony, jurors heard that Johnson & Johnson should have placed an ovarian cancer warning on its talcum powder products since 1982. The expert testimony was given by David C. Steinberg, who runs a topical over-the-counter drug compliance consulting firm. Steinberg, who also founded the Cosmetic Preservatives … [Read more...] about Expert Testimony: J&J Talcum Powder Should have Carried Cancer Warning Since 1982
Talcum Powder Plaintiff Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against J&J
Johnson & Johnson is facing a lawsuit filed on behalf of a woman whose daughter died of ovarian cancer, allegedly due to using talcum powder for feminine hygiene. The wrongful death lawsuit alleges that J&J failed to disclose that using talcum powder in the genital region can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. The plaintiff … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder Plaintiff Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against J&J
J&J Talcum Powder Lawsuit Verdict Upheld, J&J Appeals
A $55 million judgment awarded in a 2016 talcum powder lawsuit has been upheld, according to an Order dated September 9th. The Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court for St. Louis City denied Johnson & Johnson's post-trial motions which included a motion seeking a judgment notwithstanding the verdict. On September 16th, J&J … [Read more...] about J&J Talcum Powder Lawsuit Verdict Upheld, J&J Appeals
Court Upholds $55M Talcum Powder Verdict JJ Appeals
a jury awarded $55 million to a plaintiff A Trial Court Upholds Talcum Powder Verdict. Earlier this year, a jury awarded $55 million to a plaintiff who alleged that her ovarian and endometrial cancer was the result of regularly using Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder for feminine hygiene. A trial court has upheld that … [Read more...] about Court Upholds $55M Talcum Powder Verdict JJ Appeals
Johnson & Johnson Request Dismissal of Fraud Accusation on Talc Lawsuit
On August 23, a request was made by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to dismiss claims of conspiracy, fraud, misrepresentation and warranty claims relating to its talcum powder, saying that the claims were not specific enough. The motion was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and stated that the … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Request Dismissal of Fraud Accusation on Talc Lawsuit
Talcum Powder and Uterine Cancer Linked in JJ Lawsuit
another talcum powder lawsuit has been filed against J&J Another Talcum Powder Lawsuit Filed Against J&J. In the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, another talcum powder lawsuit has been filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J). The plaintiff alleges that after using J&J's Baby Powder … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder and Uterine Cancer Linked in JJ Lawsuit
Multidistrict Litigation for Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Cases Petitioned by Plaintiff
A talcum powder lawsuit to centralize all ovarian cancer lawsuits into a MDL Ovarian Cancer Cases Into A Multidistrict Litigation. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has been petitioned by a plaintiff in a talcum powder lawsuit to centralize all ovarian cancer lawsuits into a multidistrict litigation (MDL). … [Read more...] about Multidistrict Litigation for Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Cases Petitioned by Plaintiff
Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial Scheduled for Early February 2017
A consolidated litigation underway in federal court in Missouri. Talcum Powder Lawsuits Continue To Move Forward. Hundreds of talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits continue to move toward trial in a consolidated litigation underway in federal court in Missouri. A pretrial order issued on June 20, 2016 changed a trial starting … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Trial Scheduled for Early February 2017
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...] about J&J Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Case Goes to Trial
Talcum Powder Defendants Lose Motion to Dismiss Conspiracy Claims
Denied a motion to dismiss conspiracy claims District Judge Denied A Motion To Dismiss Claims Against J&J Talcum Powder. United States District Judge Ronnie L. White of the Eastern District of Missouri denied a motion to dismiss conspiracy claims against Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Talc America in a lawsuit filed by … [Read more...] about Talcum Powder Defendants Lose Motion to Dismiss Conspiracy Claims
Conspiracy Claims in Talcum Powder Case Survive Motion to Dismiss
A federal judge in Missouri ruled against Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Talc America’s motion to dismiss conspiracy claims in a lawsuit brought by the husband of a woman who died of ovarian cancer allegedly caused by the use of Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder and Shower to Shower Body Powder. United States District Judge … [Read more...] about Conspiracy Claims in Talcum Powder Case Survive Motion to Dismiss
