On May 2, 2016, a jury in St. Louis, Missouri ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $55 million to a woman from South Dakota, finding that the woman’s ovarian cancer was caused by years of using talcum baby powder. This follows a February 2016 jury verdict, of $72 million to the family of an Alabama woman who also died of ovarian cancer believed to be caused by use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and other talcum products. The lawsuits and a discussion of the associated cancer risks from talcum powder were recently covered by The New York Times’ “Well” blog .

Evidence showed that Johnson & Johnson knew about the risks of using a product that contains talc, but failed to warn consumers.

Talc, a naturally occurring mineral, contains magnesium, silicon, oxygen and hydrogen and is used to absorb moisture. In powdered form, talc absorbs moisture and cuts down on friction, which is why it’s popular for preventing rashes and keeping skin dry.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer that you believe might be a result of repeated and prolonged use of Johnson and Johnson products containing talc, please contact our offices and share your experiences with our team. We are currently handling these cases and bring a track record of success to product liability cases. However, each person’s case is unique as to those circumstances. We are available to provide advice and counseling.

For more information, contact Elizabeth J. Donaldson or Cheryl L. Snow at info@jsrogerslaw.com, (206) 621-8525 or fill out the contact form below.