New Talcum Powder Lawsuit Filed in Washington D.C.

October 31, 2016 – – TheProductLawyers.com reports on a new talcum powder lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. state court.

According to HarrisMartin Publishing, a new case ( No. 14-0008327) was filed on Aug. 19 in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Pittsburgh plaintiffs who filed the complaint allege that one of the plaintiff’s ovarian cancer was caused by long-term use of talcum powder products. The complaint is expected to be combined with other lawsuits to begin trial in July 2017.

Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder soared in popularity after 1892 when the director of scientific affairs Dr. Frederick B. Kilmer first invented a scented powder that was originally labeled “for toilet and nursery,” according to the Huffington Post. Many women then started using it to sprinkle it in their underwear and genital area for freshening purposes.

Thousands of women in the U.S. have now made similar claims alleging that Johnson & Johnson hid valuable medical information that prevented consumers from knowing the dangers of using the powders. Those plaintiffs further claim that the use of Johnson & Johnson’s powders as a feminine hygiene product are directly linked to ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson has denied claims that their products cause cancer and has stated that no causal link exists.

As these lawsuits are expected to grow in numbers, Banville Law is seeking to help those currently suffering. The firm has many years of experience fighting large pharmaceutical companies who have put dangerous drugs and devices onto the market, foregoing public safety for corporate greed. Attorneys at Banville Law want to assist those who believe they have been directly affected by the use of Johnson’s talcum powder. Affected individuals may be entitled to financial compensation and legal action. Banville Law is currently offering free consultations to individuals who qualify.

For more information, to schedule a consultation or to ask questions contact Banville Law at (888) 976-6742.

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