Talcum powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has set aside $3.9 billion for potential settlements of lawsuits alleging that the company's talc-based baby powder caused cancer. The development was first reported in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The amounts is almost double the amount J&J set aside for legal expenses related to the litigation in 2020.
IMPORTANT: If you've been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or endometrial ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower powder, you may be entitled to compensation. Call 1-800-525-7111 today for a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced baby powder cancer lawyer.
UPDATE: As of August 2023, we can no longer accept claims involving mesothelioma potentially linked to talcum powder, only those involving ovarian cancer or endometrial ovarian cases, due to developments in this litigation.
There are no upfront costs and you won't pay any attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive compensation. Call 1-800-525-7111 today or complete the fast and easy form below for a free, no-obligation consultation.Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits
In the filing, Johnson & Johnson revealed it is facing more than 25,000 baby powder cancer lawsuits. Plaintiffs in these cases have alleged that J&J baby powder is contaminated with asbestos, and has caused ovarian cancer, endometrial ovarian cancer, and mesothelioma.Recent Talcum Powder Lawsuit Judgments
In one recent case, the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a verdict against Johnson & Johnson, but reduced damages from $4.69 billion to $2.12 billion. Johnson & Johnson has appealed the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2019, a jury in New Jersey ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $25.9 million to a plaintiff who alleged that the company's talcum powder caused her mesothelioma. A separate court in Los Angeles awarded $21.7 million in another talc-based baby powder cancer lawsuit in the same year.Potential Settlements
In late 2020, Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay roughly $100 million to settle more than 1,000 talcum powder lawsuits. Legal analysts anticipate that more significant baby powder cancer settlements may be on the horizon, potentially costing the company billions of dollars. Johnson & Johnson continues to deny wrongdoing and insists its talcum powder is safe. However, in 2019, the company issued a recall of talc-based baby powder after testing found asbestos in the talcum powder. In 2020, J&J announced that it would stop selling talc-based products in North America, citing "misinformation around the safety of the product and a constant barrage of litigation advertising."Do You Have a Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Cancer Claim?
If you've suffered from cancer after using Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. For a FREE consultation with an experienced talcum powder cancer lawyer, please call 1-800-525-7111 or complete the convenient form below.
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You may qualify for a Johnson & Johnson baby powder cancer claim if you meet the following criteria:
- Must have used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower talcum powder for 4+ years continuously in the general area
- Must be diagnosed with ovarian cancer or endometrial ovarian cancer
- Must have been diagnosed in 2009 or later
- Must have used talcum powder before menopause
IMPORTANT: As of August 2023, we can no longer accept claims involving mesothelioma potentially linked to talcum powder, only those involving ovarian cancer or endometrial ovarian cases, due to developments in this litigation.
In the last 20 years alone, our firm has recovered more than $600 million in compensation for victims of injury (see disclaimer below). We would love to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. For a FREE, no-obligation case review with an experienced talcum powder cancer attorney, please call 1-800-525-7111. Justice Counts for those who have suffered cancer potentially due to asbestos-contaminated baby powder and we would lveo to help you if we can.*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.