Talcum Powder

Where you can learn about the latest major settlements, academic studies, trial proceedings, and other current news about the talcum powder lawsuit.

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Most Talcum Powder Claims Put On-Hold Until March 2025

During an early December court hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez determined that all ongoing claims filed against Johnson & Johnson for the talcum powder lawsuit would remain paused until March 2025. In September 2024, Johnson & Johnson made its third attempt at filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy by using its subsidiary company, now named […]

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The IARC Raises Talc’s Cancer Risk to “Probably Carcinogenic”

In June 2024, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) re-evaluated its findings on whether or not the mineral talc could cause cancer. In its new monograph, the IARC declared talc to be a Group 2A substance that is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” This new classification is a major shift from the IARC’s previous

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Talc Plaintiffs Seek Cancer Monitoring in New J&J Lawsuit

In June 2024, former talcum powder users filed a new lawsuit in a federal court requesting that Johnson & Johnson compensate women who either developed ovarian cancer or are at-risk of developing ovarian cancer with damages and preventative monitoring care.  The proposed medical monitoring system would cover the cost of doctor’s visits, diagnostic tests, pelvic

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J&J’s Bankruptcy Attempt Thwarted by U.S. Third Circuit Court 

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a major blow to Johnson & Johnson’s controversial attempt to shield itself from thousands of talcum powder lawsuits. On January 30, the Third Circuit Court rejected Johnson & Johnson’s years-long effort to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection through its newly created

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