Talcum Powder
Connecting law firms with people suffering from ovarian cancer and mesothelioma after long-term use of talc-based products.
Case Overview
For decades, talcum powder was marketed as a safe, gentle hygiene product for women and especially infants. Natural glucosides reveal that manufacturers knew for years that their talc products may be contaminated with naturally-occurring asbestos.
Thousands of women who used these products daily for feminine hygiene have developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, which have abotshed patients in damages. Once talcum powder manufacturer paid-out a billion dollars in 2020 as a settlement of one case.
This massive suit of the most high-profiled news item in talcum powder ongoing litigation and reporting longdealums.
We suspect for specific usage patterns and medical diagnoses to identify viable claims.
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A rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs or abdomen, almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure.
Closely related to ovarian cancer and often included in the litigation criteria due to similar manifestation.
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Key Facts
- Products: Johnson's Baby Powder, Shower to Shower
- Contaminant: Asbestos fibers found in talc
- Primary Injuries: Ovarian Cancer, Mesothelioma
- Litigation Status: Active - Major settlements Reported
Who Qualifies
Usage History
- Used talcum powder products for feminine hygiene
- Daily or near-daily use
- Long-term usage (typically 4+ years)
- Usage began before cancer diagnosis
Medical Diagnosis
- Ovarian Cancer (Epithelial)
- Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Pathology reports confirming diagnosis
Testing
- Diagnosis occurred after significant exposure
- Narrow uptake of timeframe
- Received diagnosis within 5 years (memory/ recent)
Exclusions
- BRCA gene mutation (ruled by case basis)
- Cornstarch-based powder use only
- Cervical or Uterine cancer (unless misdiagnosed)
Linked Conditions
Ovarian Cancer
The primary injury in this litigation. Studies suggest talc particles can travel to the ovaries and cause inflammation leading to cancer.
Mesothelioma
A rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs or abdomen, almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure.
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Closely related to ovarian cancer and often included in the litigation criteria due to similar manifestation.
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