January 28, 2025 New scientific research adds weight to legal claims brought by tens of thousands of ovarian cancer victims that Johnson &...
Category: Talcum Powder
Talcum Powder Now Classified as ‘Probable Carcinogen’
January 16, 2025 Two widely respected international health organizations have taken decisive steps to warn the public about health risks associated with talcum...
Cancer-causing asbestos found in wide range of cosmetic products
December 18, 2024 Asbestos is commonly associated with heavy industry and construction, but recent scientific research has revealed that the cancer-causing mineral is...
J&J Votes Against Global Ban on Talc Baby Powder Over Cancer Concerns
September 7, 2022 Johnson & Johnson’s stockholders defied pressure and voted against a proposal to halt global sales of baby powder with asbestos-containing...
J&J Must Face Impending Fraud Suit During Talc Unit’s Ch. 11
April 13, 2022 The Chapter 11 case of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder liability unit doesn’t preclude a planned fraud lawsuit alleging J&J...
Appeals Court Reinstates Suit Against J&J Over Baby Powder
March 8, 2022 The lawsuit, brought originally by Douglas Strobel and his wife, Jo Ann, was dismissed by a trial court on the...
Johnson & Johnson Moves Forward with Bankruptcy Maneuver to Block Lawsuits Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims
March 2, 2022 Johnson & Johnson has dominated the talc powder market for more than 100 years with sales outpacing all competitors combined,...
J&J Exploring Talc Bankruptcy Option
September 9, 2021 Johnson & Johnson is considering a plan to offload contaminated talc liabilities using bankruptcy protection. Multinational healthcare giant Johnson &...
The Established Link Between Talc and Ovarian Cancer
January 12, 2021 A recent decision in a Missouri appeals court ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $2.1 billion in damages to women...
