Posts Tagged 'talcum powder'

J&J Talc Cases Look for New Life in New Jersey Court

johnson and johnson talc ovarian cancer cases go back to trialTwo New Jersey plaintiffs are seeking to reinstate their cases against Johnson & Johnson, claiming they developed ovarian cancer as a result of using the company’s Shower to Shower product line.

Superior Court Judge Nelson Johnson initially threw out the cases of Diana Balderrama and Brandi Carl because he rejected the expert testimony presented on their behalf. In their appeal, the plaintiffs assert Judge Johnson “misapplied ...

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Consolidation Sought in J&J Talc Powder Cases

talc powder plaintiffs seek consolidationMore than $100 million has been awarded to plaintiffs accusing Johnson & Johnson of failing to take action after a potential link was discovered between talc powder and ovarian cancer. Yet, the company continues to manufacture talc-based products and insists that the ingredient is safe.

Attention was first drawn to talc when it was removed from J&J baby powders in the 1970s. Talc was quietly replaced with corn starch, but other products ...

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Second Loss Opens Door to Flood of Talc Cancer Lawsuits

j&j suffers second loss in talc ovarian cancer battleWhen a St. Louis jury found that Johnson & Johnson talc was not only responsible for a woman’s fatal case of ovarian cancer, but had also known about talc’s dangers for decades, it was only a matter of time before more information on the topic would be forced out of the shadows.

The jury wasn’t happy with J&J, and their fury came through in their verdict. While $10 ...

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New Study Further Cements Talc/Cancer Link

link found between talc and cancerAs Johnson & Johnson continues to deny any wrongdoing in cases claiming talc powder’s link to ovarian cancer, a new study puts another nail in its coffin.

To say that the corporation vouches for the safety of talc, at least publicly, is a bit of an understatement. In a statement released by J&J, the company goes on the record as claiming that “with over 100 years of use, few ingredients have ...

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Jury Finds Definitive Link Between Johnson & Johnson Talc and Cancer

johnson and johnson covered up link between talc powder and cancerIn a first of its kind decision, a St. Louis jury not only found that evidence indicated that Johnson & Johnson talcum powder caused a woman’s fatal ovarian cancer but also that the company knew about the possible dangers associated with its use. The jury found that Johnson & Johnson completely failed to act on this information and was ordered to pay some $72 million ...

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