Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawyers & Lawsuits: Birmingham, Alabama

What are the Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Dangers? Sometime between 1890 and 1892, J & J scientists developed baby powder, made with a soft mineral known as talc. As early as the 1930s, talcum powder was first linked to human harm in the 1930s, regarding talcum powder on surgical gloves that led to internal inflammation of abdominal organs during peritonitis surgical procedures. By 1971, talc fibers were found deeply embedded within ovarian and cervical tumors.  

A decade later, Harvard researchers found that women who used talcum powder for feminine hygiene purposes nearly doubled their risk for ovarian cancer. In 1992, research found an increased risk of ovarian cancer in women who used talc powder applied to their sanitary napkins. While other manufacturers of talcum powder switched over to using cornstarch in place of talc in the wake of these and other studies, J & J continued using talc in their iconic baby powder.

Where Does the Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Litigation in Birmingham, Alabama Stand? By 2009, the first lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson was filed by Deane Berg, 49, of South Dakota. Deane developed ovarian cancer in 2006 and was offered a significant confidential settlement. She declined and in 2013, jurors voted unanimously against Johnson & Johnson but awarded Berg no compensation. Since that first decision against Johnson & Johnson, there have been many more judgments against J & J.  

In 2016, Jacqueline Fox’s family won their wrongful death claim against J & J and were awarded a substantial verdict. Months after the Fox trial, Gloria Ristesund was awarded a settlement in the millions for her talcum powder ovarian cancer. Soon after, Deborah Giannecchini was awarded an even larger settlement for her ovarian cancer caused by talc. In 2018, 22 women were awarded an enormous judgment for their claim that J & J talc products caused their ovarian cancer. The latest number on how many lawsuits are pending against J & J for ovarian cancer caused by talc is about 16,000. Many of these lawsuits are filed by women in the state of Alabama.   

Has J & J Baby Powder with Talc Been Recalled in the U.S.? On May 19th, 2020, J & J announced they would be discontinuing their talc-based baby powder, both in the United States and Canada. The company attributed a decline in the amount of talc-based baby powder sold “in large part to changes in consumer habits and fueled by misinformation around the safety of the product and a constant barrage of litigation advertising.” The FDA has not required J & J to recall their baby powder with talc.

Have the Statutes of Limitations Passed for My Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer case? Statutes of limitations refer to the amount of time an individual has to file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of a dangerous or defective product. The statutes of limitations are different in each state and can be impacted by a number of issues, including whether the individual died as a result of the dangerous or defective product and whether the deceased person knew the cause of his or her illness. It is important that you speak to a qualified talcum powder ovarian cancer lawyer who can assess the unique facts of your Birmingham, Alabama case to help you determine whether you may still file a claim.

How Could Consulting with a Birmingham, Alabama Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawyer Be Beneficial? If you have been diagnosed with baby powder ovarian cancer, you could potentially benefit from a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit. An experienced talcum powder ovarian cancer lawyer can help you determine if a baby powder ovarian cancer lawsuit is right for you. If you have developed epithelial ovarian cancer after using talcum powder for feminine hygiene purposes, contact the Houston law firm of Sullo & Sullo.

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