What in talcum powder causes ovarian cancer

In tort cases, whether the product is properly labeled can be an important issue. Ristesund alleged that Johnson & Johnson was aware of a risk to customers but ignored studies linking its Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower products to ovarian cancer and didn’t warn them, Bloomberg reports. … [Read more...] about Jury awards $55M to woman who claimed Johnson & Johnson talcum powder caused her cancer

Johnson & Johnson’s lawyer had argued that “almost 100 percent of the time” tests from various sources found no asbestos in talc, according to the Law360 story. He also said the company had a testing regime to ensure product safety. Lanzo’s lawyer had argued Johnson & Johnson used tests that detect asbestos over a certain threshold, and the company had influence over researchers. … [Read more...] about Jury awards $117M in case alleging talcum powder caused mesothelioma

Lawyers for Herford had contended Johnson & Johnson ignored warning signs that its products contained asbestos. The company said the products used by Herford didn’t contain asbestos and she likely became sick from radiation treatments for breast cancer. … [Read more...] about Jurors reject claim that asbestos in talcum powder caused mesothelioma

A lawyer for Johnson & Johnson, Bart Williams of Proskauer Rose, told Reuters On the Case that Nelson’s ruling on insufficient proof was important. “Given the court’s rulings that the evidence at trial did not establish that talc causes ovarian cancer generally, and that plaintiff’s specific causation expert did not properly employ the methodology she espoused, we believe the court’s ruling should have significant impact on pending California cases that rely on the very same studies,” he said. … [Read more...] about California judge tosses $417M talcum powder verdict

Failure to Warn Argument Bolstered by Internal DocumentsInternal documents were entered into evidence at trial that indicated Johnson & Johnson knew about the risks of the use of talc and link to ovarian cancer for decades – and failed to warn women of those risks. … [Read more...] about $417 Million Verdict in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit