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Research shows that talc, including Johnson & Johnson products, may have contained asbestos. This can cause ovarian, mesothelioma, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer.
Find out if you or a loved one can claim compensation for talc and baby powder use.
As early as the 1970s, research found traces of asbestos within talc-based products, such as talcum powder. Prolonged use of such products has been shown to cause cases of ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, serious fallopian tube cancer, and serous primary peritoneal cancer.
In 2022, it was announced that talcum powder products would be removed from shelves globally following thousands of claims by individuals who allege their use of talc-based products contributed to the development of these cancers. However, for many, this move comes too late.
An analysis published in May 2024 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) reinforces these concerns. According to the study, asbestos particles in talc-based products from manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson are linked to the development of ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, serous fallopian tube cancer and serous primary peritoneal cancer.
Following the success of similar claims in the US, we aim to hold manufacturers accountable here in the UK for failing to warn loyal customers of the links between asbestos in their talc and these cancers, prioritising profit over people.
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The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the potential cancer risks linked to talcum powder. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified talc as "probably carcinogenic to humans" based on limited evidence in human studies and sufficient evidence in animal studies.
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Johnson & Johnson, long championing the motto "Safety First," hid evidence for decades that its talc-based Baby Powder was contaminated with asbestos, posing severe health risks. Despite early warnings and internal concerns, the company only removed talc from its products in the UK in 2023, after numerous lawsuits linked their product to cancer.
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Johnson & Johnson agreed to a $700 million settlement with 43 states over misleading marketing of talcum powder linked to health issues like ovarian cancer. Despite ceasing talc-based product sales in 2023, J&J faces numerous lawsuits. In the UK, KP Law plans a group action for asbestos contamination.
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The following articles are BBC news reports covering the ongoing Johnson & Johnson talc claim scandal. They provide detailed insights into the legal battles, health implications, and corporate responses associated with the controversy.
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A comprehensive investigation by Reuters has uncovered that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) was aware for decades that its talcum powder products were sometimes contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen. Internal documents dating back to the 1970s reveal that J&J executives and scientists knew about the asbestos contamination but failed to disclose this to regulators or the public.
Here are some commonly asked questions about the claim, for more answers, visit our FAQ page.
We represent claimants in this claim on a 'no win, no fee' basis, which means that no fees are payable up front, and costs to the legal team will only be payable if the claim succeeds.
If your claim is successful, the amount you will pay will be based on a percentage of the total value of the compensation you receive. The amount you pay will also depend on some other factors, such as the amount of costs that manufacturers are ordered to pay - but all of this is explained in the funding paperwork.
If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay any fees.
Given the nature of the claim, it is hard for us to predict an exact amount and so final payments will also depend on various factors, such as any losses you or your loved one have suffered, and the severity of the diagnosis incurred.
All we need is your recollection that you, or the person you are representing, was/is a regular user of talc and for you to be prepared (if necessary) to give a witness statement to that effect. We do not require you to produce receipts or photographic evidence, but if that is available, it would be useful.
You can view publicly available studies and research here. These are only examples that outline the link between talcum powder, asbestos and cancer. A significant number of further studies have since been undertaken.
Talcum powder manufacturers across the globe have sold talc-based powders since as early as the 1900s as a means of keeping the body, and areas such as the groin, dry.
Numerous studies have revealed talc as a cause of some ovarian cancer tumours, mesothelioma, serous fallopian tube cancer and serous primary peritoneal cancer with the The International Agency for Research on Cancer identifying talc containing asbestos as a carcinogen. Despite this, manufacturers continue to sell their products without warning customers of the risk. We estimate tens of thousands of people may have been affected and subjected to unnecessary disease, trauma and distress as a result of the manufacturers' alleged negligence.
There are an estimated 41,000 women living with ovarian cancer in the UK.
Approximately 2,700 of new mesothelioma cases are diagnosed each year, with asbestos exposure being the only known cause. 94% of cases are preventable.
Ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, serous fallopian tube cancer and serous primary peritoneal cancer affect not just those who have been diagnosed, but their families and support network too – causing anguish and disruption to so many people. Like numerous charities and other organisations in the UK, we believe it is crucially important for those impacted by either disease to receive the care and assistance they deserve.
We want to support individuals whose diagnosis could have been preventable, had they been warned of the potential risks of using talcum powder over an extended period of time.
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, serous fallopian tube cancer or serous primary peritoneal cancer and have regularly used talcum powder for a period of 5+ years, we are here to help you.
Whilst we appreciate that making a claim cannot change the impact of a diagnosis, we are committed to bringing justice to those who deserve it. By registering with us, you can help us achieve that.
