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Plaintiff Claims Talc Powder Caused Her Ovarian Cancer

Daily use of talcum powder for over 30 years has resulted in a case of ovarian cancer, alleges a new lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Talc America. The plaintiff, Rebecca Lichtenfels, filed her product liability lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on... Read more »

Talcum Powder Trial to Begin Soon in Missouri

Twenty-two women who developed ovarian cancer that they claim was caused by Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products will have their day in court soon. Jury selection for the state court trial is set to begin this week. The trial is expected to last about six weeks. During the trial,... Read more »

$117 Million Awarded in Talc Powder Mesothelioma Case

A jury in New Jersey awarded a couple $117 million dollars following arguments that the defendant’s product resulted in the plaintiff’s diagnosis of mesothelioma, a type of cancer. Other juries have found the talc powder manufacturer liable in cases in which the plaintiffs allege the Shower to Shower powder caused... Read more »

Massive $110 Million Verdict for Talc Powder Plaintiff

Like many other women, Lois Slemp routinely used talcum powder for feminine hygiene purposes. The Virginia resident had used Johnson & Johnson’s talc powder for four decades, and then she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Her cancer was initially discovered in 2012. After going into remission, she suffered a recurrence... Read more »

Claimant Seeks Class Action Status for Talc Lawsuit

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A plaintiff who recently filed a talcum powder lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson involving their talc-based products has also laid grounds for the possibility of a class action to be formed. The plaintiff in this case states that the hundreds and possibly thousands of women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer as... Read more »

Talcum Powder Blamed for Deaths in Recent Lawsuit

Defendants Johnson & Johnson allegedly ignored the link between long-term talc powder use and ovarian cancer, claims a new joint lawsuit filed by 10 plaintiffs. The plaintiffs include six families of women who lost their lives to ovarian cancer that was allegedly caused by the long-term use of talc for... Read more »