baby powder

Timeline of Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Litigation

Filing of Lawsuits (Starting 2009) Lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson started in 2009, with plaintiffs claiming that the company's talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer due to asbestos contamination. First Major Trial (2013) The first significant trial concerning Johnson & Johnson's talc products occurred in 2013. This case established a foundation for future litigation...

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Legal news roundup – May 20

Here's a roundup of some of the top legal stories from the past week. Johnson & Johnson to Stop Selling Talc Baby Powder New York Times / May 20 - Johnson & Johnson is discontinuing North American sales of its talc-based baby powder. The product once defined the company’s wholesome image and they have...

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Jury awards $72M in J & J baby powder case

On Feb 22, a jury in Missouri awarded $72 million in damages to the family of Jacqueline Fox, a woman who died of ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder for genital hygiene for decades. Fox was just one of thousands of women from across the country who filed claims against Johnson & Johnson for failing...

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