Woman Files Talcum Powder Lawsuit Alleging Use Killed Her Daughter

TheProductLawyers.com reports on a recent suit filed in Texas that claims the use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder killed a woman by causing ovarian cancer.

The lawsuit (Case Number 3:16-cv-02353), filed in the Northern District of Texas, alleges that a woman’s daughter died as a result of using talcum powder for years. The woman’s daughter was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 43 after using Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder for 23 years.The plaintiff alleges that Johnson & Johnson knew about the ovarian cancer risk but didn’t warn consumers.

Hers is not the first lawsuit to be filed concerning talcum powder’s effects. Thousands of women in the U.S. have 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.

Over the last 45 years, however, numerous studies have found that women who use baby powder as a feminine hygiene product are more likely to develop this debilitating disease.

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.