If you or a loved one were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson (J&J) talcum powder, talc or baby powder, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a J&J talcum powder lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of products liability injury lawyers is investigating claims of women who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson (J&J) talcum powder, talc or baby powder products.
Talcum powder is a product made from talc, an inorganic clay mineral comprised of hydrated magnesium silicate (magnesium, silicon, hydrogen and oxygen) mined from the earth. Talc has been an ingredient in many cosmetics, feminine hygiene products, contraceptives (diaphragms and condoms) and deodorants, including Johnson & Johnson baby powder products.
Unfortunately, several studies have suggested that women who have regularly used talcum powder or talc-based products in their genital area may have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit: Overview
- What Is The Talcum Powder Lawsuit About?
- What Is Talcum Powder?
- Who May Qualify For a Talcum Powder Lawsuit or Settlement?
- Has Ovarian Cancer Been Linked to Talcum Powder Use?
- What Companies Have Been Sued Over Talcum Powder?
- Which Talc Products Are Involved In The Litigation?
- What is The Status of The Talc Cancer Lawsuits?
- Can I Recover Compensation From a Talcum Powder Lawsuit?
- Is There A Deadline To File a Talcum Powder Lawsuit?
- Request A Free Case Review From A Talcum Powder Injury Lawyer
J&J Talcum Powder Lawsuit and Settlement Cases
Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of women who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after regularly using J&J baby powder products containing talc around their genital, perineal or vaginal area:
- Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder
- Shower to Shower
- Other talcum powder lawsuit case
If you or someone you love were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after regularly using J&J talcum powder products near the genital or vaginal area, you may be eligible to recover monetary compensation from a J&J talcum powder lawsuit or settlement case.
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Complaints
Thousands of talcum powder lawsuits have been filed by women seeking to recover money damages for injuries suffered after using talcum powder products. According to the talcum powder lawsuit complaints, plaintiffs were diagnosed with ovarian cancer as a result of using J&J baby powder, body powder and talc powder around their genitals.
The J&J talcum powder lawsuits allege, among other things, that strong scientific evidence links talc use to ovarian cancer. According to the talc lawsuit complaints, there have been dozens of epidemiologic and other scientific studies providing data regarding the association of talc and ovarian cancer, including an elevated risk for ovarian cancer associated with genital talc use in women.
The J&J talcum lawsuit complaints further allege that defendants knew or should have known that talcum powder products could cause cancer and other injuries but failed to warn plaintiffs of these health risks.
The talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits have asserted legal claims for Products Liability/Strict Liability (Failure to Warn), Products Liability/Strict Liability (Defective Manufacturer and Design), Breach of Express Warranties, Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability, Breach of Implied Warranty of Fitness for a Particular Purpose, Negligence, Negligent Misrepresentation, Fraud, Violation of State Consumer Protection Laws, Fraudulent Concealment, Civil Conspiracy, Loss of Consortium, Punitive Damages, and Wrongful Death/Survival Action, among others.
J&J talcum powder lawsuits filed in federal court have been consolidated and/or transferred into a multi district litigation (MDL), styled In Re Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 3:16-md-02738-FLW-LHG, MDL No. 2738, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.
Companies Sued For Talcum Powder Injury
Defendants named in the talcum powder lawsuit cases have included various designers, developers, testers, manufacturers, marketers, sellers and/or distributors of talcum powder products and others including:
- Johnson and Johnson
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
- Imerys Talc America, Inc.
- Personal Care Products Council
Talc Baby Powder Lawsuit & Settlement Updates
Recent updates about talcum powder lawsuits and settlements include:
- January 2025: As of January 2, 2025, there were 58,205 talcum powder lawsuit cases pending in the J&J talc MDL in federal court.
- November 2023: On November 16, 2023 it was reported that Johnson & Johnson settled two talcum powder lawsuits (that were scheduled to go to trial) that alleged that talc products contained asbestos that caused a form of cancer called mesothelioma.
- July 2023: On July 18, 2023, a jury in California state court awarded $18.8 million to a man who claimed he developed mesothelioma cancer from exposure to J&J’s talcum powder. The talc lawsuit was styled Anthony Hernandez Valadez v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., case number 22CV012759 in Alameda County Superior Court.
Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Injury Claims
Talcum powder products have been marketed as products that can keep skin dry by absorbing moisture and preventing friction and skin rashes and reducing odors. Women frequently would apply talcum powder directly to their vaginal or perineal area or in their underwear, underpants, pads, tampons. Some applied talcum powder to diaphragms or condoms.
It has been suggested that talc particles can potentially enter the vagina and travel to the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries potentially causing them to become inflamed or irritated and potentially leading to the growth of cancer cells in the ovaries and other female reproductive organs.
Indeed, a 2013 study published in Cancer Prevention Research found that female genital talcum powder use was associated with a 20% to 30% increase in risk of developing epithelial ovarian cancer, including serous, endometrioid, and clear cell tumors.
Compensation For Talcum Powder Injuries
Plaintiffs who bring talcum powder lawsuits may be able to recover compensation for injuries suffered, including money damages for losses incurred as a result of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, such as:
- Compensatory damages for pain and suffering
- Loss of wages or earnings due to missed work
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Medical care expenses incurred or to be incurred
- Other out of pocket expenses
- Loss of quality or enjoyment of life
- Mental anguish/emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Other possible monetary damages
Time Is Limited To File A Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Deadlines called statutes of limitation and statutes of repose may limit the amount of time that women have to file a talcum powder lawsuit to try to recover compensation for injuries they claimed to have suffered (e.g., ovarian cancer) after regularly using talcum powder products.
This means that if a talcum powder lawsuit claim is not filed before the applicable time limit or deadline, the injured party may be prohibited from ever pursuing litigation or taking legal action regarding their ovarian cancer injury claim. That is why it is important to connect with a talcum powder injury lawyer or attorney as soon as possible.
If you or someone you love were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson baby powder or talcum powder, you may be entitled to compensation from a talcum powder lawsuit or settlement. Contact an injury lawyer to request a free case review
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications (i.e., symptoms of ovarian cancer) from a product, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
**The listing of a company (i.e., Johnson & Johnson or J&J) or product (i.e., talcum powder, Johnson’s baby powder, Shower to Shower, or talc) is not meant to state or imply that the company acted illegally or improperly or that the product is unsafe or defective; rather only that an investigation may be, is or was being conducted to determine whether legal rights have been violated.
***The use of any trademarks, tradenames or service marks is solely for product identification and/or informational purposes.
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