Talcum Powder Lawsuit Attorney

May 8, 2017 - Another Major Win For Women Against J&J:

Another major victory for consumers has been handed down against Johnson & Johnson for concealing the dangers of baby powder. A jury in Missouri has awarded a New Jersey woman $110 million dollars for contracting ovarian cancer from the dangerous substance. USA Today shared the story.

The 62-year-old woman claimed that J&J hid information about the dangers of talc powder from consumers. The case took three weeks and the jury took just 10 hours to render a decision. This is just the latest in a string of high-value lawsuits that have been successful against the company. There are also multiple pending class-action lawsuits against the company.

J&J has sold talcum powder products for decades to control moisture and odor. However, evidence shows that long-term use of talcum powder can cause cancers. J&J denies the allegations and plans to appeal this case and others that it has lost. In other lawsuits regarding talc, J&J has been successful in fending off claims by claiming a lack of scientific evidence.

The fight continues. If you use talcum powder regularly and later developed cancer, you have a right to fight for damages. As this case demonstrates, it is possible to win. If you wish to join the fight, call John Foy & Associates today for a free consultation. We can help you.

December 27, 2016 - Another Talcum Powder Suit Filed in West Virginia:

Class action lawsuits start the same way, a few brave people coming forward and challenging a much stronger opponent. Their stories validate the experiences of other people and give them the courage to come forward with their own. Over time, a clear trend is established.

This is what is happening with talcum powder lawsuits. We have news of another person who has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson about the link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder usage. For decades, the company has said the product was safe for feminine needs. But a woman in West Virginia may have died as a result of using the product over many years.

The mother of the plaintiff used talcum powder as advertized by Johnson & Johnson from 1965 until her death this year due to ovarian cancer. She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, claiming that the company failed to warn people about the dangers of the product and failed to adequately test the product over time, among many other claims.

If you are a woman or know a woman and have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, were you a long-term user of talcum powder? If so, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact the law firm of John Foy & Associates for a free consultation. We need to continue to put pressure on Johnson & Johnson about this matter before more women die unnecessarily. Call today.

November 23, 2016 - Talcum Lawsuits Going International:

Johnson & Johnson was been under fire recently in 3 legal cases relating to their talcum powder and cancer. The most recent case resulted in a $70 million dollar judgement to a California woman who claims her daily use of the powder resulted in her being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Attorneys for the 62-year-old woman, identified as Deborah Giannecchini said that despite extensive treatment, she only has a 20% chance of survival.

Carol Goodrich, a spokeswoman for Johnson & Johnson says the company intends to appeal the verdict.

Pointing to two cases that were dismissed in New Jersey earlier this year, the spokeswoman claimed there is a lack of credible scientific evidence behind the accusations.

Johnson & Johnson is facing nearly 1,700 lawsuits in the United States over allegations it ignored scientific studies that linked ovarian cancer to use of the company’s baby powder. The lawsuits claim that the company also failed to warn the public of the risk.

The two aforementioned trials resulted in verdicts for the plaintiffs of $72 million and $55 million respectively.

Now a Dublin lawyer, Bryan Fox, is representing up to 20 women – some of whom have already passed away. The women claim their use of talcum powder contributed to their diagnoses of ovarian cancer.

Depending on the outcome of the appeals in the U.S. litigation, Fox plans to bring the cases forward in Ireland.

In Ireland, the statute of limitations in person injury litigation requires women affected by the talcum powder to bring proceedings within two years.

If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and believe it might be linked to the use of talcum powder, you may be entitled to compensation. Let the “Strong Arm” attorneys at the law offices of John Foy & Associates represent you. Call us today.

November 16, 2016 - Alternatives to Talcum Powder:

With Johnson & Johnson and their baby powder being linked to ovarian cancer, one might wonder what they can use in place of the classic baby powder.

Though Johnson & Johnson is insisting a correlation between their baby powder and ovarian cancer, a Missouri court ordered the company to pay $72 million to the family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer. It was decided that her 50-year habit of applying the powder daily contributed to her death.

So, if you use baby powder religiously and are concerned for your health, are there any alternatives? You bet!

Cornstarch

Find it in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. Cornstarch has the same consistency, or grain, as baby powder, and it does a fine job of absorbing wetness.

Arrowroot starch or tapioca starch

If you’ve done or doing the paleo diet, you’re familiar with both of these. They are all-natural starches that are an alternative to talc powder. Both are used as alternatives to flour and cornstarch.

Baking Soda

Commonly used as a deodorizer in fridges, pantries, and bathrooms across the country, baking soda is a ready alternative to talc. It helps to absorb wetness, but it also deodorizes.

Oat Flour

Slightly coarser than the alternatives above, oat flour also works as an alternative.

Commercial Alternatives

Commercial products combine one or more of the above with essential oils, providing for a pleasant smell and soothing application.

Try Burt’s Bees Baby Dusting Powder, Honeybee Gardens Deodorant Powder, and Nature’s Baby Dusting Powder to name a few.

If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and believe it may be related to the use of talc or baby powder, you may be entitled to compensation. Call the “Strong Arm” attorneys at the law offices of John Foy & Associates. We can help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us today.

October 26, 2016 - Another Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit Linked to Talcum Powder:

Millions of people utilize talcum powder daily for odor and moisture control. These millions believe that it is a safe product to be used continually. However, links have been discovered between talcum powder and certain types of cancer.

Wendy Schwartz filed a lawsuit on September 28th in Saint Clair County Circuit Court. The action was filed against Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Co. Inc., Imersys Talc America, Inc., and Walgreen Co. The lawsuit alleges that the companies failed to inform customers of the product’s known health hazards.

The plaintiff alleges that she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The cancer is a direct and proximate result of Schwartz’s use of the defendant’s talc-based products. In the action, the plaintiff claims she has had previous surgery and will require further surgeries as a result of her condition.

As a part of her complaint, Schwartz alleges that all of the companies advertised and marketed their product as safe for human use. They also failed to provide sufficient warnings regarding health hazards. The complaint also maintains that the companies failed to adequately test their products.

Schwartz is seeking a trial by jury in the litigation. She seeks a judgment against each defendant for a reasonable amount to exceed $50,000. Schwartz is also seeking punitive damages, costs of the lawsuit, and any other relief deemed by the court as just.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer as a direct or indirect result of using talc-based products, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the law offices of John Foy & Associates. The “Strong Arm” attorneys may be able to help you. Call us today.

May 12, 2016 - Another Victory Against Johnson & Johnson:

Some items we use daily can be hazardous to our health. When it comes to talcum powder, a lawsuit has affirmed that it could be linked to cancer. This comes after a multi-million dollar verdict awarded to a woman against Johnson & Johnson.

A St. Louis jury awarded Gloria Ritstesund $55 million in a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. Ristesund used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder for more than 35 years before she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2011.

Attorneys for Ristesund argued that Johnson & Johnson was aware of the possible health risks related to using their talcum powder, but failed to warn consumers.

The Onder law firm, who represented Ristesund, made a statement: “Internal documents from Johnson & Johnson show that it knew of studies connecting talc use and ovarian cancer, but, to this day, it continues to market it as safe – neglecting any warning.”

Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal the verdict.

In a statement, the company said, “Multiple scientific and regulatory reviews have determined that talc is safe for use in cosmetic products and the labeling on Johnson’s Baby Powder is appropriate.”

This is not the first time that a jury has found in favor of a plaintiff in a lawsuit regarding the connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. In February, a jury awarded $72 million to the family of Jackie Fox. Fox passed away from ovarian cancer in 2015.

The American Cancer Society says that it is not clear if the use of talcum powder leads to increased risk of cancer.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer and believe that it may be associated with the use of talcum powder, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the law offices of John Foy & Associates. The “Strong Arm” attorneys will help you get the compensation you deserve.

April 17, 2016 - Talcum Plaintiff Refuses Settlement Deal:

The first plaintiff who filed a federal lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, Diane Berg, accused the company of being responsible for her developing ovarian cancer. Recently Berg refused a $1.3 million settlement deal offered by J&J before the trial is set to begin.

Berg said in an interview, “It was never about the money.” She also explained during the interview that she did not want to sign a confidentiality clause that would have essentially prevented her from warning others about the dangers associated with the use of talcum or baby powder.

Earlier, a jury confirmed that the J&J contributed to an ovarian cancer she was diagnosed with in 2016; however she was not awarded any compensation in the case. The surviving family members of another woman who died of the same type of cancer that Berg now has was awarded some $72 million in a jury verdict render in October of last year. That same St. Louis jury also held J&J responsible for negligence, conspiracy and a failure to warn women about their increased risk for cancer when using Johnson& Johnson talcum powder in their genital areas.

The use of products containing talc has shown a direct link to some forms of cancer. Most people use these products and are completely unaware of the risks and by the time they find out. If they had been warned, they may have used corn starch based products instead and not have endangered their health.

If you or someone you love has developed ovarian cancer or has died after having used talc products, we are deeply sorry and want to help in every way we can.

Contact the law offices of John Foy & Associates to find out now we can help you recover medical costs and even file a wrongful death suit against those responsible. You may reach us at (404)400-4000. Your consultation is free and you do not pay until you win you case.

April 11, 2016 - Old Studies on Talc Show Cancer Link:

While there are those that claim the connection between the regular use of talc and ovarian cancer in women is small, the evidence is mounting against that claim. Both studies and the courts are asserting that the regular use of talcum powder is at least in partially to blame for the development of ovarian cancer in women who use it.

According to Dr. Daniel Cramer, professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School and director of the OB/GYN Epidemiology Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, a recent study published in 1982, the findings in the report suggest a strong link between genital talc use in women and cancer of the ovaries.

Cramer and his team have conducted two-dozen additional epidemiological studies and have found strong evidence that suggests that regular talc use may increase a woman’s overall risk of ovarian cancer by about 30 percent. The studies have also suggested this most recently in premenopausal women, especially those who are nonsmokers and women who are heavier. It has also shown up in post-menopausal women who used hormone replacement therapies.

According to Cramer, a woman’s risk for ovarian cancer appears to increase the longer she uses talc on her genitals or the more often she applies the powder over time. It has been difficult, according to Cramer, to ascertain just how much talc a woman uses for each application and how to determine how much of it actually gets into the vagina.

Talc is known to contain an inflammatory agent in it. Inflammation on a constant basis may cause a predisposition to cancer. The ovarian tissue of cancer patients examined under a microscope has shown talc present within the tissue. Even if a woman has not developed ovarian cancer, talc can be found in tissue taken from lymph nodes of women who have used in the genital area. When talc is used on the genitals, said Cramer, it can work its way into the vagina and eventually migrate to the ovaries located in the upper genital tract. It is there where talc causes potential inflammatory responses to the substance and potentially disrupts the immune system’s response. It is not exactly known just how that it happens, however.

It is a reasonable expectation that if a product causes harm illness or death of consumers using those products in good faith, then the company that manufactures the product should be held accountable.

Here at John Foy & Associates, your Talcum Powder Lawsuit Attorney, we take these things very seriously. Consider joining a class action lawsuit or filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit if you or someone you have loved has suffered as a result of using talc products. Contact us today for a free consultation to find out how you can potentially recover from damages caused by these products.

April 11, 2016 - $72 Million Payment Awarded to Plaintiffs in Talcum Case:

Concerns around talcum powder have been steadily increasing after a jury in St. Louis ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million to the surviving family members of a woman who died of ovarian cancer and its potential link to the company’s baby powder.

The family of Jacqueline Fox, of Birmingham, Alabama was awarded the sum following testimony that Johnson & Johnson were aware of concerns about a potential link between talcum powder and various cancers that had been raised by health care professionals. In spite of the company’s knowledge of the concerns, the company decided to step up marketing Johnson’s Baby Powder to Hispanic and black consumers anyway.

Before her death, Fox indicated in a deposition that she had been raised on Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and had used it for years in order to “stay fresh and clean.”

Johnson & Johnson announced that the company does plan to appeal the verdict and insists their product is safe.

A class action lawsuit brought against Johnson & Johnson in 2014 sought damages on behalf of women who did not have cancer but said they should have been informed about the alleged potential health risks surrounding the product. 

Also named in the lawsuit but cleared of liability in the matter was Imerys Talc America. Both Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Tal America insist that the product is safe.

While talc which is used in talcum powder is a naturally occurring mineral, comprised of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen and is used to absorb both moisture and odors, it has also been found to at times contain asbestos which has been shown to have a direct link to lung cancer when it is inhaled. Talc is used in a number of products on the market such as cosmetics, paint, paper and products made of rubber. It is most well-known being used in baby powder which is used to treat diaper rash in infants.

There have been numerous legal cases that allege a link between talc and cancer; however Fox’s case is believed to have been the first that has awarded a large cash award for damages. Other cases include that of a woman in South Dakota whose cancer was believed to have been caused at least in part by her use of talcum powder. The jury in that case in 2013 also indicated that Johnson & Johnson should inform consumers of the potential risk of cancer.

While the American Cancer society has indicated that any risks surrounding the use of talcum powder are likely “very small”, consumers may want to either discontinue or avoid using products containing talc until more is known. An alternative to using talc-based powders are those made of corn starch instead. The American Cancer Society also said that cornstarch powders are believed safe and there is no evidence currently that indicate any link between them and any form of cancer.

No one likes to consider that a product that has been as trusted as baby powder has been over the past century could now pose a risk to their health and that of their loved ones. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma due to their use of talcum powder, contact the law offices of John Foy & Associates.

February 24, 2016 - Jury Rules Against Johnson & Johnson in $72 Million Judgment:

Rumors that talcum powder can cause cancer have been around for decades, but the first case in which a ruling has been made against a talcum powder company has finally been achieved. A Missouri jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million to the family of a woman whose ovarian cancer was linked to their products. $10 million of that was in actual damages and the remainder were punitive.

This is the first U.S. jury to award damages over claims that talcum powder use can cause cancer. This is just the tip of the iceberg though. About 1,000 other cases in Missouri alone have been filed, and another 200 in New Jersey. In this case, Johnson & Johnson was found liable for fraud, negligence, and conspiracy. It is believed that they suppressed evidence that the use of talcum powder over a long period of time can cause cancers. The woman who died in this case used talcum powder for feminine hygiene for more than 35 years.

A case in 2013 in South Dakota found that the same product was a factor in another woman’s ovarian cancer, but no damages were awarded in that case.

This may be the tipping point for thousands of other cases. Talcum powder has been used by millions for decades. The possibility of a class action suit is likely. If you believe that talcum powder may have been a factor in your cancer, speak with an experienced attorney today. John Foy & Associates is ready to help you in your case.

February 6, 2016 - More Pending Cases About the Baby Powder/Cancer Connection:

There are pending cases in New York, New Jersey, and South Dakota involving plaintiffs who have brought suit against the manufacturers of talc products and mining companies. They are alleging charges ranging from putting unsafe, cancer-causing products on the market to fraud, conspiracy and destroying evidence in an attempt to avoid prosecution.

In the New Jersey lawsuit, evidence has been allegedly uncovered that shows that BASF and their legal counsel lied to victims about carcinogenic substances found in talk products made by BASF. Further, the company gathered any evidence of asbestos being found in its products containing talc in order to protect itself from plaintiffs who were victims of asbestos-induced diseases such as mesothelioma and certain forms of cancer.

Ultimately, if a company causes harm, illness or death because a person used their products in good faith, that company should be held responsible. That a company had prior knowledge of even the potential of harm and then attempted to cover it up is inexcusable.

Here at John Foy & Associates, your Talcum Powder Lawsuit Attorney, we take these things very seriously. Consider joining a class action lawsuit if you or someone you have loved has suffered as a result of using these talc-containing products.

As with any lawsuit that involves a personal injury, there is a window of time available for filing a claim. Contact us today for a free consultation to find out how you can potentially recover from damages caused by these products. Contact the law offices of John Foy & Associates at (404) 400-4000 today for a free consultation.

February 6, 2016 - Johnson & Johnson Found Liable in Talcum-Cancer Case:

Last fall, a jury in Sioux Falls, South Dakota rendered a decision that Johnson and Johnson Company was negligent and failed to warn a woman, Deane Berg, who developed ovarian cancer after using their baby powder product. The jury also found that the company was the cause of the plaintiff’s cancer.

But even though the jury found that the company was negligent, it failed to award damages in the case. This has led to Berg’s attorney, R. Allen Smith, to file a post-motion asking for a new trial since the law says that damages must be awarded in a case where a defendant is found to be liable in such a case. The new trial would be conducted strictly for damages.

Over the past few decades, there have been numerous studies conducted on the link between talcum powder-based products and various types of cancers. Although the American Cancer Association does not list talc on its list of potential substances causing cancer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), re-evaluated its position and described talc as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” in 2007.

The evidence is growing that the use of products containing talc that are used in common every day cosmetic and even food products is linked to some forms of cancer. Most people use these products and are completely unaware of the risks and by the time they find out, it is almost always too late.

If you or someone you love has developed ovarian cancer or has died after having used talc products, we are deeply sorry and want to help in every way we can.

Contact the law offices of John Foy & Associates to find out now we can help you recover medical costs and even file a wrongful death suit against those responsible. You may reach us at (404)400-4000. Your consultation is free and you do not pay until you win you case.

February 6, 2016 - Baby Powder Found to Contain Asbestos:

Many people use talcum or baby powder on their bodies and those of their children without even thinking that there could be potential risks involved. It is hard to imagine that something that is used in cosmetics and as filler in capsules or even in some cases as a food additive could cause a serious health risk.

Recent tests, however, have found that there are risks in using something as seemingly innocuous as talcum powder – made from the soft mineral talc, because it can contain stray asbestos particles. Concerns over the use of talc has gotten the attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration long ago due to concerns over asbestos contamination, but unfortunately, the federal agency has left it up to the industry to monitor itself.

Only the purest grades of talc are supposed to be used by manufacturers, and many make the claim that there is no detectable asbestos I their products.

But are they looking close enough?

According to some industry experts, such as Luzenac, a leading talc supplier said in an email to the FDA, that the answer is ‘No’.

“I think we all recognize’’ that the standard methods still in use today “are simply not sensitive enough to provide complete assurance that the talc is free of detectable asbestos.”

A recent landmark case against Colgate-Palmolive found the company 95% liable and maliciously negligent in the asbestos-caused illness from a woman who had used their Cashmere Bouquet powder for a number of years. The jury found unanimously in the plaintiff’s favor. An additional 23 cases related talc-asbestos issues are still pending against the company.

Rest assured that companies that are facing such litigation on the part of those suffering from talc-related cases will fight vigorously to defend their product and their bottom line. If you or someone you care about has suffered from illnesses caused by these products, then you need an attorney will fight just as hard for you.

Contact the “Strong Arm” attorneys, the law offices of John Foy & Associates, today to find out how we can help you receive compensation as part of a class action lawsuit or personal injury suit. Contact us at (404)400-4000 today.

February 6, 2016 - Colgate-Palmolive Hit with Huge Asbestos Verdict:

A verdict that was rendered in April of last year by a jury in a Los Angeles Superior Court could have repercussions that are felt on a wide scale for any current or potential mesothelioma plaintiffs.

In the case, the court determined that Colgate-Palmolive had a 95% liability in the $13 million asbestos verdict that the jury handed down.

The plaintiff in the case, Judith Winkel, regularly used Colgate-Palmolive’s product, Cashmere Bouquet talcum powder. In January of last year, Winkel was diagnosed with asbestosis mesothelioma, a fatal lung disease that takes a long period of time to manifest and once it is diagnosed, will claim the life of those diagnosed with the disease within 2 years.

Winkel’s complaint alleged that the company should have been aware of the dangers of asbestos from as early as the 1930s but failed to alert the public of those potential dangers.

The jury took two hours before reaching a unanimous verdict awarding the plaintiff and her husband John with $13 million. There were five counts that were awarded in the verdict: consumer expectations, risk-benefit, manufacturing defect, failure to warn and negligence. The jury also found that Colgate-Palmolive acted with malice.

No one should have to suffer because of using any product that is on the market. It is unconscionable that a company would know of potential dangers and say nothing. When it happens to you or someone you love, that’s the time to consider becoming part of a class action lawsuit.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or ovarian cancer due to the use of talcum powder, contact the law offices of John Foy & Associates. John Foy is committed to helping those who have been injured through the negligence of manufacturers. Contact us today at (404) 400-4000 for a free consultation and find out how we can help.