Plaintiffs’ Petition To Coordinate Talcum Powder Lawsuit Filings In California Granted

TheProductLawyers.com reports on a recent grant given to talcum powder lawsuit plaintiffs to create a coordinated docket.

According to HarrisMartin Publishing, Judge Ann I. Jones of the Los Angeles Superior Court found that “coordination will promote the ends of justice” in an August 2 ruling. In the ruling, the court recommended that the site of the coordinated proceedings be in Los Angeles County given that the majority of plaintiffs are expected to be from Southern California. The number of cases is also expected to be significant, totalling near 2,000 cases, the article stated.

Many women have claimed that the use of Johnson & Johnson’s powder for feminine hygiene purposes has been directly linked to their development of ovarian cancer. Thousands of plaintiffs have filed suits so far concerning the alleged effects of these powders. Many have already been awarded millions of dollars in compensation and lawsuit numbers are continuing to grow. Most of the filed cases are pending in a Missouri federal court, while others have been filed in New Jersey, where Johnson & Johnson is headquartered.

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.

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.