Did You Develop Ovarian Cancer After Using Talcum Powder?

If you’ve suffered a talcum powder injury, you may be entitled to compensation including:

• Medical Costs – such as hospital and doctor bills, pharmaceutical and medicine bills, medical monitoring, and physical therapy;
• Lost Wages – if your injury resulted in your inability to work or lose income or go on disability;
• Pain and Suffering – if you suffered any type of pain, anguish, or loss of enjoyment resulting from your injuries;
• Loss of Consortium – if your injuries had a negative effect on your relationship with a spouse or partner such as loss of affection, loss of companionship, and loss of support; and 
• Wrongful Death – if your loved one died of ovarian cancer after using talcum powder.

The physical and emotional injuries surrounding ovarian cancer are extreme. If you’ve been injured, we urge you to contact us so we can help!

Over $125M Already Awarded In Talcum Powder Litigation!

Over 2,000 talc powder lawsuits have been filed against J&J. Although litigation has just begun, juries have already awarded over $125M in two cases: 

• $55M awarded. In May of 2016, a jury awarded $55 million to a woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder for nearly 40 years.
• $72M awarded. In February of 2016, a jury awarded $72 million to the family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer after using baby powder for decades as a feminine hygiene product. In that trial, it was revealed that J&J was trying to internally devise a strategy to deflect allegations of risk regarding talc and cancer.

Any woman who has used baby powder on a regular basis is encouraged to consult with her medical provider immediately. If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have used baby powder in the past, contact the experienced talcum powder injury attorneys at Citizens Law Firm to analyze your situation and determine your rights. 

What Is Talcum Powder?

Talcum powder, commonly referred to as baby powder, is made from a mineral called talc (or magnesium silicate) – a white, soft mineral substance composed primarily of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen and mined for industrial and commercial use. When finely ground, talc reduces friction and absorbs moisture.

The most popular talc name brands include Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Baby Powder and Shower to Shower. These products have been household staples for well over 50 years. People trusted baby powder. Moreover, they trusted J&J, not understanding the dangers they faced – until now.

What Do Talcum Powder Lawsuits Allege?

Talcum powder injury lawsuits allege that talcum powder manufacturers – namely, J&J – knew, or should have known, about the increased risks of ovarian cancer and talcum powder use. However, like many large pharmaceutical companies, it failed to warn innocent consumers about the increased risks of severe injury or death – placing profits over the safety of consumers.

Why Is Talcum Powder Dangerous?

Despite being known as “baby” powder, many women applied talcum powder to their genital areas or on sanitary napkins to control odor and reduce moisture. However, talcum powder particles could travel through the vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes – and end up causing cancer in the ovaries.

Thousands of lawsuits have now been filed claiming that talcum powder use – especially on a continual basis over the course of decades – may lead to over a 30 percent increased risk of ovarian cancer!

In fact, Dr. Daniel Cramer of Harvard University, who has studied ovarian cancer and talcum powder use for over 30 years, testified that talcum powder was likely a contributing factor in 10,000 cases of ovarian cancer annually.

How Can An Experienced Talcum Powder Injury Attorney Help You?

If you’re like the millions of women who thought using talcum powder was completely safe and have now been injured, it’s important to understand that YOU HAVE RIGHTS! Intimidated about filing a lawsuit against a pharmaceutical giant? Don’t be; that’s our job. We don’t back down from companies – no matter how large – that harm innocent consumers.

Most importantly, never assume that you don't have a valid claim - without contacting Citizens Law Firm first. We offer free, no obligation consultations to help you understand your rights. You can count on Citizens Law Firm to fight for your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve – whether that means going to trial or reaching a settlement.

Call us today at (844) LAW-CALL or complete our simple Free Case Evaluation form and we’ll call you. Don’t lose out on your right to compensation!