If you or a loved one used talcum powder and developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and other manufacturers allege that talc-based products, like baby powder, were contaminated with asbestos, causing life-altering cancers. Discover the product details, cancer risks, latest news, and how direct2attorney can help you seek justice.
What Is Talcum Powder?
Talcum powder, commonly marketed as Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower to Shower, is a personal hygiene product used for decades to absorb moisture and reduce friction. Made from talc, a mineral mined from the earth, it’s been a staple for feminine hygiene, baby care, and general skin comfort. Brands like Johnson & Johnson, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, and others promoted talc as safe and gentle. However, concerns about asbestos contamination—a naturally occurring carcinogen found in some talc deposits—have persisted since the 1920s. Despite these concerns, manufacturers continued sales without clear warnings until Johnson & Johnson discontinued talc-based powders globally in 2022.
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Studies have linked long-term talcum powder use to serious cancers, primarily ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. A 1992 study found women using talc for feminine hygiene had a 33% higher risk of ovarian cancer, with risks rising to 30-60% for weekly users. When applied to the genital area, talc particles can travel to the ovaries, causing inflammation and cancer growth. Inhaling asbestos-contaminated talc can also cause mesothelioma, a rare lung cancer. A 2018 study confirmed asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talc, sparking lawsuits claiming the company knew of contamination since the 1950s but hid it to protect profits. These cancers often require aggressive treatment, leaving victims with physical, emotional, and financial burdens.
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Talcum Powder Lawsuit Updates
As of April 2025, the talcum powder multidistrict litigation (MDL 2738) in New Jersey includes 58,208 cases, making it the largest active mass tort. A Texas bankruptcy judge rejected Johnson & Johnson’s third attempt to settle claims for $10 billion, ruling the company wasn’t in financial distress, allowing lawsuits to proceed. A Dallas trial began this month, the first in Texas, with verdicts expected soon. In the UK, 3,500 claimants are suing Johnson & Johnson, alleging asbestos in talc caused their cancers. Recent verdicts include a $22 million award in Pittsburgh, though it’s under review due to jury errors. Direct2attorney is accepting new cases as settlement talks continue, with potential payouts up to $9 million for severe cases.
Lawsuits claim Johnson & Johnson and other manufacturers sold asbestos-contaminated talcum powder, causing ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, without warning consumers.
Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer or individuals with mesothelioma after using talc-based products, like Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, may qualify with proof of use and diagnosis.
Prolonged use is linked to ovarian cancer (via genital application) and mesothelioma (via inhalation), due to asbestos contamination in talc.
Compensation may cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and punitive damages, with severe cases potentially yielding $100,000–$9 million.
Statutes of limitations vary by state, typically one to several years from diagnosis or learning of the cancer link. Consult an attorney to confirm deadlines.
The MDL has 58,208 cases, with trials underway and bankruptcy settlements rejected. New cases are being accepted, and settlements are expected to grow.
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