Talcum Powder Lawsuit

Talcum powder products, such as Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, have been linked to ovarian cancer due to asbestos contamination.

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Why are people suing talcum powder manufacturers?

In 1971, the FDA launched an inquiry into the safety of talcum powder after reports that the mineral talc could contain asbestos, a known carcinogen. When sharing its internal testing results, pharmaceutical corporation Johnson & Johnson (J&J) claimed that its popular baby powder did not contain asbestos.

Decades later, the true test results were finally revealed to the public. They showed that J&J was aware of asbestos in its talcum powder and chose to conceal its testing results from the public for decades. J&J now faces around 40,000 lawsuits for failing to warn customers about the cancer risk associated with its talcum powder products.

How to qualify for the talcum powder lawsuit

People who have previously used (or currently use) talcum powder around their genital areas with high frequency and have been diagnosed with any of the cancers below within the past 10 years may be eligible for financial compensation. Keep in mind that you cannot have a genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer, such as a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.

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What can I expect from my talcum powder settlement?

While an exact amount is impossible to predict, previous verdicts range from tens of thousands to tens of millions. It’s important to note that your case will be individually assessed, meaning your settlement will not be shared with others. Our priority is to ensure the best possible outcome for you, not inflating attorney profits.

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Frequently asked questions about the talcum powder lawsuit

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Why does ovarian cancer qualify, but not endometrial, cervical, vaginal, or vulvar cancer?
There is still very little research linking talcum powder exposure to reproductive cancers other than ovarian or fallopian tube cancer, and, sadly, this connection cannot yet be proven in court due to a lack of concrete evidence.

However, it’s possible that these cancer types could still be related to genital talcum powder use, even if they do not qualify for a settlement. The qualifying cancers for this lawsuit could change in the future as more academic research into talcum powder’s adverse effects is released to the public.
J&J’s baby powder has been sold for decades, so why do you limit talcum powder claims to 10 years?

Legal proceedings filed in the U.S. are subject to the statute of limitations, a law that sets a time limit for how long you have to file a claim. Depending on your state, the statute of limitations for your case will vary. 

The statute of limitations officially starts when you are diagnosed with cancer. For civil cases in most states, the time limit will last between 2-3 years, but it can go up to 4-6 years in a few states.

To accommodate for the different time limits in each state, we will review cases that go as far back as 10 years from the day you were diagnosed with cancer.

How much can I expect to win for a talcum powder settlement?

The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve incurred and other individual factors. These settlement amounts vary heavily for different plaintiffs, so we can only provide you with an estimate average earned from the talcum powder lawsuit. The average talcum powder settlement is generally accepted to be at least $100,000, but settlements occasionally might rack up to over $500,000.

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