Talcum Powder Cases & Research Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in rock and soil. It can be lethal when it enters the human body, causing lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and many other diseases. Asbestos-based talcum powder has been linked to ovarian and uterine cancer in women. Johnson & Johnson is one of the biggest companies that has been sued for asbestos in its talcum powder products, especially in its baby powder.
Some key facts:
The earliest reports of asbestos in J&J talc products date back to 1957-1958.
As of April 2020, the cosmetics giant faces around 16,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc products have led to ovarian cancer.
The company paid $9 million in February 2020 to an 82-year-old Florida woman who allegedly developed mesothelioma after using Johnson & Johnson talc products.
It settled a case in California for $2 million in January 2020.
One of the largest payouts was in 2018, when a jury ordered the company to pay more than $4 billion to 22 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
These effects are irreversible and can completely change a life. If you or a loved one used Talcum Powder and later was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer please contact the lawyers at Seven Summits Law for a free case evaluation.
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