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Johnson & Johnson Presents “4 Important Facts About the Safety of Talc” – But Are They Really Factual?
As the number of lawsuits over talc-containing Baby Powder continues to grow, manufacturer Johnson & Johnson – once “The Most Trusted Brand in America” – has been fighting back in order to convince the public of the safety of their product. To that end, the J&J corporate website now has a page on “4 Important Facts About the Safety of Talc.” But is the information accurate? What are the facts?
Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer: There Are Safer Alternatives
Recent news about the talc included in Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder and its links to ovarian cancer has many women greatly concerned – and rightfully so. Although juries have been finding for the plaintiffs in a number of cases, awarding judgments in the tens of millions of dollars, the New Jersey-based pharmaceutical giant continues to assert that its product is “safe” and there is no proof that talcum powder causes ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson Loses Third of Three Talcum Powder Cases: Now Wants a Change of Venue
At the end of October, a jury in St. Louis, Missouri, awarded $67.5 million to a plaintiff who stated her ovarian cancer was the result of using Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder – a product containing talc. This is the third loss in a row for the pharmaceutical and health care products company. All three trials were held in a state court in St. Louis. So far, J&J’s total liability amounts to approximately $195 million. Although such awards are often reduced and sometimes even overturned on appeal, the prospects aren't looking good for the defendants.
Talcum Powder and Cancer: Why Did Industry Ignore the Evidence?
Talcum powder, a seemingly innocuous, everyday household product for well over a century, has turned deadly for some users. Specifically, for the women who have found themselves victim of ovarian cancer as a result of using talcum powder in the genital region. What manufacturers have known (or should have known) for at least 45 years is that the substance can cause chronic inflammation – a condition that medical science has connected with the development of some types of cancer.
Talcum Powder and the Ovarian Cancer Connection
Talcum powder, a seemingly innocuous substance, has been used by women for various personal and household purposes for well over a century. Suddenly, it is now a cause of action by hundreds of plaintiffs who allege a connection between the use of talcum powder and cancer. Why?
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