Talcum powder cancer
Talc baby powder is alleged to have been contaminated with asbestos, causing ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
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What this case is about
Plaintiffs allege Johnson & Johnson talc products were contaminated with asbestos and that the company concealed the risk for decades — now the largest active mass tort in the country.
Cases describe allegations that the defendants deny. Facts are drawn from public court records, settlement administrators, and litigation trackers, and can change as the case moves.
What a review will look at
- Pathology or oncology records confirming the diagnosis
- Roughly how long and how often you used the powder
- Which products you used, if you remember
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