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  • Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit Results in $110M Verdict

    May 5, 2017
    Irvin Jackson

    Yet another jury has determined that Johnson & Johnson should be punished substantially for failing to warn women about the risk of ovarian cancer from talcum powder, awarding more than $110 million in damages to a woman injured after using Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower for decades.

  • Lawsuit Alleges Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower Use Caused Ovarian Cancer

    April 27, 2017
    Irvin Jackson

    A woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer after years of using Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower has filed a lawsuit alleging that Johnson & Johnson failed to provide warnings about the risks associated with talcum powder use by adult women.

  • Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuits Filed By More Than 4,000 Plaintiffs Nationwide

    April 6, 2017
    Irvin Jackson

    According to recent court filings, there are currently talcum powder cancer cases involving more than 4,000 different plaintiffs pending in state and federal courts nationwide, each alleging that Johnson & Johnson failed to warn about the risk of ovarian cancer associated with Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower products.

  • Lawsuit Alleges Ovarian Cancer Caused by Baby Powder, Shower-to-Shower Exposure

    March 29, 2017
    Irvin Jackson

    Use of Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower for feminine hygiene purposes allegedly caused an Illinois woman to develop ovarian cancer, according to a lawsuit filed against the manufacturer and Walgreens.

  • Talcum Powder Caused Fallopian Tube Cancer, Lawsuit Claims

    March 23, 2017
    Irvin Jackson

    A talcum powder lawsuit indicates that a woman died due to a case of Fallopian tube cancer caused by using talc for feminine hygiene purposes.

  • Verdict in Talcum Powder Cancer Trial Marks First Defense Win for J&J

    March 6, 2017
    Irvin Jackson

    Johnson & Johnson obtained their first defense verdict in a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit in St. Louis, following a string of massive losses, where juries ordered the company to pay tens of millions in damages for withholding information about the risks associated with use of Johnson's Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower for feminine hygiene purposes.

  • Talc Ovarian Cancer Link To Be Subject Of FDA Study: Report

    February 27, 2017
    Irvin Jackson

    Amid mounting concerns nationwide about the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, a new report suggests that the FDA is reviewing prior studies, conducting its own research and issuing grants to help better understand the ovarian cancer risks women may face from talc.

  • Status of Talcum Powder Class Action Cases, Bellwether Plans to be Discussed During Conference

    February 21, 2017
    Austin Kirk

    Parties involved in the federal talcum powder injury lawsuits and consumer class action cases are set to meet with the U.S. District Judge presiding over the litigation tomorrow.

  • Direct Filing of Talcum Powder Cases Permitted in Federal MDL

    February 13, 2017
    Austin Kirk

    As a growing number of women and families continue to lawsuits alleging Johnson's Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower caused ovarian cancer, the MDL judge has approved the direct filing of new cases against Johnson & Johnson to avoid delays associated with transferring cases from U.S. District Courts nationwide.

  • Lifelong Use of Baby Powder, Shower-to-Shower Caused Ovarian Cancer, Lawsuit Alleges

    February 8, 2017
    Irvin Jackson

    A 94-year-old woman's lifelong use of talcum powder for feminine hygiene purposes allegedly caused her to develop ovarian cancer, according to a lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson over failure to warn about the risks associated with Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower.