The first talcum powder lawsuit was filed in 1970. The plaintiff, a woman named Jacqueline Fox, claimed that she developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder for over 35 years. Fox passed away before the case went to trial, but her family continued to pursue the suit. In 2016, Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay the Fox family $72 million in damages. This was the first time that Johnson & Johnson had been held liable for ovarian cancer caused by their talcum powder. Since then, more than 1,700 other women have filed similar lawsuits against the company. Johnson & Johnson is currently facing over 9,000 talcum powder lawsuits.
Many women have been using talcum powder for years without any problems, but there is some evidence that suggests that talcum powder can cause ovarian cancer. When particles of talc are inhaled, they can travel to the ovaries and cause inflammation. This inflammation can lead to the development of ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson has known about the potential link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer for many years, but they have failed to warn consumers about the risks. As a result, thousands of women have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder. If you have been injured by talcum powder, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a personal injury lawyer to learn more.
