How Might Talc Powder Cause Injuries?
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What is the Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit?
The talcum powder cancer lawsuit is a type of products liability claim. And what that means is there’s some kind of product defect that causes an injury. The most common injury that we’ve seen in connection with these kinds of cases is ovarian cancer but that’s not the only kind of injury that you can possibly have as a result of these exposures.
For decades, talcum powder manufacturers advertised their products as safe for use for personal hygiene. Women have used talc products on their upper thighs and genital areas without cause for alarm, due to companies never warning them of the potential talcum powder may have in causing ovarian cancer. According to hundreds of allegations from injured women, however, prolonged use of talc in this way could cause ovarian cancer. The accidental presence of asbestos makes talcum powder dangerous.
By itself, scientists generally accept talc as a safe substance. It is a naturally occurring clay mineral made up of silicon, magnesium and oxygen. Talc absorbs moisture and helps prevent chafing, making it a prominent ingredient in items such as baby powder and cornstarch. Potential problems with talc arise when other minerals taint talc during mining; namely, asbestos. Asbestos in the form of tremolite can contaminate talc because both minerals exist in the same deposits.
Despite federal regulations requiring talc powder manufacturers to test for and prevent traces of asbestos in their products, not all are safe for use. Talc inspections have uncovered the presence of asbestos in baby powders, body talcum powders, bath powders, face powders and aftershave talc powder. Negligent manufacturers may fail to screen for asbestos in talc products or fail to warn consumers of potential risks. It is the unintentional inclusion of asbestos in talc products that could forge the link between talcum powder and cancer, as asbestos is a known carcinogen. If you or somebody you love received a cancer diagnosis after using talcum powder, speak with a New Jersey asbestos lawyer as soon as possible.
Could Talc Powder Have Caused Your Cancer?
Studies have come to mixed conclusions when it comes to the potential link between talcum powder and cancer. Ovarian cancer has been at the heart of most lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and other companies for their talc products, but mesothelioma could also trace back to talc. Experts have not established an official consensus that talc powder causes ovarian cancer, but the courts have already ruled in favor of many plaintiffs in talcum powder lawsuits — the largest so far resulting in a $417 million judgment award. In many cases, there is enough evidence supporting the idea that talcum powder could cause cancer for the courts to rule in plaintiffs favor. As someone fighting ovarian cancer or the loved one of someone who has passed, find out if you have the right to financial compensation.
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What Companies are Involved in the Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit?
Our firm handles two kinds of talcum powder litigations; one litigation deals with the female reproductive system that’s the one I’m going to focus on but there are also mesothelioma claimants as a result of the use of talcum powder they’re just far fewer in number. For the talcum powder cases where talcum powder was used below the waist the primary defendant for those cases is Johnson and Johnson. Johnson and Johnson manufactured baby powder and shower powder with talc in it for many years and they did it for decades after they knew that the talc was dangerous and could potentially cause cancer. There may be other talcum powders that women used on their bodies in particular below the waist and our firm is willing to consider those cases. We do Sue other talc manufacturers, talc powder product manufacturers, we sue a lot of them in the mesothelioma litigation. It just so happens that for the most part with the reproductive cases Johnson and Johnson was used on babies. Johnson and Johnson was used for the application that we’re talking about; however there may be other manufacturers involved.
Free Consultation With A New Jersey Talc Powder Lawyer
Talcum powder injuries of any kind could expose the product manufacturer to legal accountability. You and your family could be eligible for compensation if talcum powder contributed to injuries or diseases. The lawyers at Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, are here to answer your questions and concerns. Talk to our New Jersey team when you schedule a free consultation.
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Samuel Meirowitz
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Samuel Meirowitz, a founding partner of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, has been recognized by New York Metro Super Lawyers annually since 2016. A Cardozo School of Law graduate and former prosecutor in the Bronx District Attorney's Office, he won the first multimillion-dollar asbestos verdict in a New York federal court in over 20 years.
