Talc in Johnson’s Baby Powder Determined To Be “Probably Carcinogenic” By World Health Organization
IARC finds talc "exhibits key characteristics of carcinogens in human primary cells" that increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
IARC finds talc "exhibits key characteristics of carcinogens in human primary cells" that increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
Although two prior bankruptcy attempts by Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder subsidiary were dismissed, the Court determined that it cannot pre-emptively block a third filing based on future potential harm to plaintiffs.
Women who used Johnson's Baby Powder on their genitals now live in fear of developing ovarian cancer, according to the class action lawsuit seeking medical monitoring for future diagnoses
Talcum powder settlement with state governments still leaves about 60,000 lawsuits pending against Johnson & Johnson, involving claims brought by users who developed ovarian cancer and other injuries
Verdict comes as Johnson & Johnson continues to push a $6.5 billion Baby Powder settlement proposal, which seeks to force the resolution of similar ovarian cancer lawsuits through the U.S. Bankruptcy system
Findings are certain to bolster tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits being pursued against Johnson & Johnson, for failing to warn women about the risk of ovarian cancer.
The third Johnson & Johnson talcum powder bankruptcy settlement comes after judges have previously rejected prior attempts to force claims through the U.S. Bankruptcy system, since the manufacturer faces no financial distress.
Plaintiffs argue that more talcum powder cancer plaintiffs are likely to die while their cases are delayed yet again by Johnson & Johnson's tactics.
An Illinois jury determined that asbestos in Johnson's Baby Powder caused a woman's death from mesothelioma, awarding her family $45 million in damages.
The verdict marks the first talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit to be completed since Johnson & Johnson attempted to force the settlement of all claims through the U.S. Bankruptcy system, delaying the litigation for two years.