A second trial out of more than 1,000 lawsuits alleging Johnson & Johnson products containing talcum powder caused cancer began this week in Missouri. The Plaintiff, Gloria Ristesund, age 62, developed ovarian cancer in 2011 after having used Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder in her genital area for several decades. …
On Monday, a St. Louis jury awarded the family of an Alabama woman $72 million in a civil suit against Johnson & Johnson. The jury found Johnson & Johnson liable for the plaintiff, Jackie Fox’s ovarian cancer, which she claimed in the lawsuit was the result of using the company’s…
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral that is one of the primary ingredients in products like Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower-to-Shower body powder. Manufacturers of products containing talc have promoted these products for decades, claiming that talcum powder eliminates friction, is gentle on the skin, and provides a…