Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness, In the news on April 28, 2025

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...

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness on March 8, 2016

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...