Tag: baby powder
$417 Million Awarded in Baby Powder Cancer Trial
A jury in Los Angeles awarded $417 million to a 63 year-old woman who was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer after using talcum powder in Johnson Baby Powder for around 50 years.
100,000 Reasons Why Johnson & Johnson Wants to Forget 2016
Johnson & Johnson was hit with 6 out of 7 of the biggest injury verdicts of 2016. The company is accused of putting profits above public safety in 100,000 lawsuits over baby powder, vaginal mesh, hip implants, Risperdal, Xarelto, and...
Study Links Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
Researchers in New York found a 22% higher risk of ovarian cancer for women who had ever used talcum powder on their genital area.
Johnson & Johnson Seeks Venue Change for Talcum Powder Lawsuits
After three consecutive multi-million dollar verdicts in lawsuits alleging cancer from Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based hygiene products, the healthcare giant is hoping to change its luck by having future cases heard by a different court.
$70 Million Awarded in 3rd St. Louis Baby Powder Trial
A woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson's Baby Powder on her genitals for 45 years has been awarded $70 million by a jury in St. Louis Circuit Court.
Baby Powder Lawsuits Centralized in MDL
Over 2,000 women who were diagnosed with cancer after using talcum powder have filed lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn about the risk.
3rd Baby Powder Cancer Trial Underway in St. Louis
Jury selection is underway in St. Louis for the 3rd trial involving a woman who developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson's baby powder.
[BREAKING] $55 Million Awarded in Baby Powder Lawsuit
A jury in St. Louis, Missouri awards $55 million to a woman with ovarian cancer who used Johnson's Baby Powder for 40 years.