Plaintiffs receive significant verdicts and settlements in Talcum powder lawsuit, a product liability lawsuit for Talcum based products. Plaintiffs claim they developed Mesothelioma, ovarian, fallopian tubes, cervical, lung, and peritoneal carcinomas after exposure to asbestos-containing baby powder.
The suits also claim that baby powder manufacturers knew their products contained asbestos, a known carcinogen, but failed to warn the public about its health hazards. Some lawsuits argue that exposure even to talcum without asbestos contamination could cause cancer.
You must have a history of using talcum, be diagnosed with a disease that is related, and show the link between your talcum use and your illness to qualify to file a lawsuit.
Information on Eligibility
Here’s some information you should be aware of if you are considering a lawsuit for injuries caused by exposure to talcum.
- Plaintiffs sued the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of talcum products nationwide.
- In all 50 states, lawsuits have been filed alleging that the manufacturers of talcum powder knew it contained asbestos but did not warn consumers.
- Individuals typically file product liability lawsuits, but many have filed class actions. In talcum-powder multidistrict litigation, pretrial proceedings are conducted in New Jersey federal court.
- You may know that litigation is ongoing, but Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay $700 million in January 2024 as a settlement for talcum powder claims. The J&J settlement does not apply to the investigations launched by over 40 states regarding marketing the company’s talcum powder products. The settlement resolves only suits filed by state courts that allege the company concealed the cancer risk associated with its talcum products to consumers.
- J&J announced in May 2024 a settlement amounting to $6.5 billion spread over 25 years. This agreement will settle almost all talcum-powder ovarian cancer cases but not the mesothelioma cases.
Affordability of filing a lawsuit
A person who has suffered an injury or loss due to a defective product may file for product liability. The guidelines for product liability cases vary from state to state. Consult an attorney who practices in your state.
The most common product liability causes are design, manufacturing, and marketing defects. A plaintiff who files a product liability lawsuit must claim for any of the following, depending on the state.
- In the context of product liability, negligence is the reckless or careless actions taken by a product designer, manufacturer, distributor, or seller that cause harm.
- Strict Liability holds defendants responsible for injuries caused by product design, manufacturing, marketing, or sale.
- A breach of warranty occurs when a product does not perform as promised. This could also be considered a claim for contract violation.
A talcum product liability lawsuit may be available to people who have developed cancers such as Mesothelioma or ovarian carcinoma after using talcum products.
In ovarian carcinoma lawsuits, for example, the woman must have used talcum around the cancerous area almost every day and usually for at least four years before she developed ovarian tumors. Women diagnosed with ovarian carcinoma after 2000 must be between the ages of 22-65.
The plaintiff in a mesothelioma suit involving talc products may have been exposed to cosmetics such as industrial-grade or baby powder, clay, paper and paint, ceramics, crayons, ceramics adhesives, etc.
Talcum Powder Claims: Value
The amount of money that an individual can receive in a settlement or jury award for claiming exposure to talcum dust-caused cancer depends on their circumstances. This includes their severity and the cost of medical bills.
Million-dollar payouts may be possible. A jury in 2023 decided that J&J had to pay $18.8 million to a Californian man who developed Mesothelioma from using J&J baby powder.
Can A Claim Help Desks Help Me with Talcum Powder Lawsuit?
Claim Help Desks, can help you if you or someone else in your family has been injured by an incident involving Johnson & Johnson talcum powder.
Johnson & Johnson has been sued by many people who were affected by cancer of the ovary or by their families. They are seeking financial compensation. Our experts can help you determine if you qualify for a settlement.
The experts in talcum powder from Claim Help Desks provide free consultations to help you understand your situation and determine the next legal steps to get compensation for ovarian carcinoma.
