Talc

Utah Couple Awarded $39 Million in Groundbreaking Mesothelioma Case Linked to Contaminated Talc Used in Surgery

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Boston, Massachusetts – In a landmark verdict, a Utah couple was awarded over $39 million in compensation following a three-week trial that concluded in the Suffolk County Superior Court. The case centered around allegations that contaminated talc used during a medical procedure led to the development of mesothelioma, a serious form of cancer often associated with asbestos exposure. The plaintiffs, whose identities have not been disclosed, were represented by a consortium of law firms including The Lanier Law Firm based in Houston, Meirowitz & Wasserberg from New York, and a prominent attorney from Boston. This … Read more

J&J Talc Consumers Demand Cancer Screenings, Regardless of Multi-Billion Dollar Costs

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Thousands of individuals who have used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum-based products are pressing for funded medical screenings to detect ovarian cancer, arguing for surveillance even if it incurs costs reaching billions of dollars. This demand follows allegations linking the company’s talc products to instances of the cancer, claims that Johnson & Johnson vehemently denies. These plaintiffs are a part of a much broader litigation landscape concerning Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder, which includes over 40,000 lawsuits. The primary accusation is that the talc, a key ingredient in the company’s baby powder and other products, contained … Read more

$63.4 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Mesothelioma Talc Case: South Carolina Jury Finds for Plaintiff

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Columbia, SC – In a landmark decision, a jury in South Carolina awarded $63.4 million to a man who claims he developed cancer due to prolonged exposure to asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products. The verdict was issued on Thursday following a closely watched trial that scrutinized the potential health risks of one of the company’s iconic products. The plaintiff, Michael Perry, 53, was awarded $32.6 million in compensatory damages after jurors concluded that his mesothelioma, a type of cancer often associated with asbestos exposure, was indeed caused by his lifelong use of … Read more

J&J Partners with Legal Experts in Landmark $8 Billion Settlement Over Talc Claims

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – In a major move aimed at resolving long-standing legal challenges, Johnson & Johnson has teamed up with litigators specializing in mass torts to finalize an $8 billion agreement. This settlement is intended to address thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder products caused cancer. The pharmaceutical giant has faced increasing legal pressures over its baby powder line, with claimants asserting that prolonged talcum use led to their development of ovarian cancer and other health issues. After years of rigorous litigation, this new agreement marks a pivotal chapter in Johnson … Read more