Talcum Powder Lawsuit Filed in St. Louis Alleging Cancer Links
November 03, 2016 – – TheProductLawyers.com reports on a recent lawsuit filed in St. Louis alleging that Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder contributed to the development of a woman’s ovarian cancer.
According to a report by Fox 2, lawyers for a Modesto, California, woman say she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012 after years of talcum use. Her lawsuit, which was filed in St. Louis, claims that Johnson & Johnson showed “negligent conduct” in its baby powder marketing.
The first talcum powder lawsuit was filed in 2009 by a woman from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006 when she was 49 years old, according to an article by Huffington Post. She had allegedly used Johnson & Johnson powder for feminine hygiene purposes for many years.The plaintiff filed the complaint claiming Johnson & Johnson should be held accountable for gross negligence and fraud. Though a jury confirmed the association between cancer and talcum powder, the plaintiff was offered no compensatory damages.
Thousands of women in the U.S. have made 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.
Banville Law 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.
The firm is looking 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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