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Talcum powder cancer lawsuit updates

If you believe you or a loved one has suffered health issues due to talcum powder exposure, you may have legal options to seek compensation. Your journey toward justice starts here.

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Who may qualify for a talcum powder lawsuit?

Find out who may qualify for a talcum powder lawsuit.

If you or someone you love has been a regular talcum powder user and has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma or other reproductive cancers, you may have a valid talc lawsuit.

Factors you may need to show to qualify:

  • You regularly used talcum powder that may have contained asbestos over a long time, especially in sanitary napkins, diaphragms or condoms.
  • You worked in a talc mine and were exposed in this way.
  • You have been diagnosed with cancer related to asbestos exposure.
  • Other circumstances may apply, depending on your situation and your state.
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Find out who may qualify for a talcum powder lawsuit.

How to start your talcum powder claim:

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    Fill out the form to see if your case qualifies.

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    Start by completing our online form or giving us a call to share basic details about your talcum powder claim.

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    The Legal Injury Advocates team will help you with the next steps.

    Share your story with our team.

    Our team will listen to your story, answer questions and assess whether your claim may qualify for a talcum powder lawsuit.

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    Submit your medical records and history for an evaluation of your case.

    Let our legal team review your claim.

    An experienced attorney or other legal team member who understands talc powder lawsuits will review your claim and discuss next steps.

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    An experienced attorney will review your case and discuss the next steps if you qualify.

    Prepare for your case.

    You may need to submit medical records or important documents about your exposure to talcum powder which may have been contaminated with asbestos to help the legal team evaluate the extent of harm caused. We’ll discuss this with you.

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Health issues allegedly linked to talcum powder include ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and uterine cancer.

Health risks allegedly linked to talc baby and body powder

Health issues allegedly linked to talcum powder include ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and uterine cancer.

Baby powder is a skincare product used to absorb moisture and prevent diaper rash. For decades, it contained talc, a naturally occurring mineral. Talc was also used in cosmetics like foundation and eyeshadow, as well as personal care items designed for adults.


The controversy around talcum powder began several decades ago. Talcum powder is often found near deposits of asbestos, which could taint talcum powder with this known cancer-causing substance. Your risk of developing cancer is highest if you used talcum powder often and for a long time, especially in the genital area. Numerous studies have pointed to these links and risks.

Johnson & Johnson may have known that talc from its main source contained asbestos. Its internal memos are evidence that the company may have known since the 1970s that its talcum powder and ovarian cancer are linked.

Types of cancer that may be associated with talc exposure.

The connection between asbestos and talcum powder

Baby powder and its familiar scent are soothing, comforting and seemingly harmless. These products, however, may hide a very real danger in the form of asbestos.

It has been proven that asbestos causes cancer, and it may be linked to talc products sold to consumers.

Talc and asbestos are found near each other in nature. During the mining process, asbestos may contaminate the talc. A 1967 internal Johnson & Johnson memo noted asbestos was found in the talc used in its baby powder and even noted the company could be sued over it.

Even though they may have known asbestos was in their product almost six decades ago, the company continued to market Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder with talc. Today’s lawsuits claim the company did not do a good enough job screening talc for asbestos and never told anyone that asbestos may have been in their products.

Asbestos exposure is dangerous because it can cause serious health issues, including cancers like mesothelioma and ovarian cancer, along with breathing problems.

The connection between asbestos and talcum powder.

Types of cancer that may be associated with talc exposure

When you use talcum powder containing asbestos near the genital area, it may travel through the reproductive system. When babies, parents, and workers breathe in the asbestos particles in talc, it goes into the lungs.

Cancers linked to asbestos in talcum powder include:

  • Ovarian cancer
  • Fallopian tube cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Uterine cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Vaginal or vulvar cancer
  • Peritoneal cancer
  • Other possibly fatal diseases

Companies involved in the talc lawsuits

Companies involved in the talc lawsuits.

Johnson & Johnson is not the only company being sued for alleged asbestos in its talcum powder products, most notably its Johnson’s Baby Powder, which has been reformulated, and Shower to Shower, which they sold off. Many others are following suit to reformulate products to eliminate talc. A large number of companies marketed product with talcum powder, including:

  • Biersdorf: This German company markets Nivea Pure Talc and several other fragranced talcum powder brands.
  • Colgate-Palmolive: The company allegedly sold products with asbestos-contaminated talc under the Cashmere Bouquet and Mennen Baby Powder brands, among others. 
  • Avon: The company sold a large variety of perfumed powders made with talc, including Skin So Soft Satin Talc Powder.
  • Dynarex Corp: This company still markets Dynacare Baby Powder, yet had to issue a recall in October 2024 due to asbestos contamination.
  • Elizabeth Arden, Neslemur’s Clubman brand and Chattem’s Gold Bond are other well-known brands containing talc.
  • Talc producers, such as Imerys Talc America and Vanderbilt Minerals have also been named in lawsuits.

You and your family may be entitled to money for medical expenses, lost wages and any suffering caused by exposure to asbestos in talcum powder. Each lawsuit helps raise public awareness and push for stricter regulations on asbestos in consumer products like talcum baby and body powders.

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Companies involved in the talc lawsuits.

Important talcum powder lawsuit updates

  • The number of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson is always changing as new suits are filed and others are settled. In the U.S., there are more than 62,000 cases pending.
  • An exact number for settlement amounts is similarly changing. Some 43 cases (all state cases) have settled for a total of $700 million.
  • The first study linking talcum powder and cancer was released in 1982. The dangers of asbestos were known as far back as 1918.
  • In 2018, 22 women won a case for $4.69 billion (later reduced) in a Missouri court, which held Johnson & Johnson responsible for its talcum powder products causing their ovarian cancer.

  1. February 2025: New $10 billion settlement offer

    As the number of lawsuits continues to grow, Johnson & Johnson seeks to put its talc division into bankruptcy and settle with all people making current claims by offering nearly $10 billion to end the court cases.

  2. June 2024: $700 million state settlement

    Johnson & Johnson settled lawsuits in 42 states and the District of Columbia for $700 million. These lawsuits claimed that Johnson & Johnson did not disclose the presence of asbestos in their products.

Reasons to work with a talcum powder lawyer

It can be hard to know what documents you need and to gather medical records and proof that you used a particular product. Other information might be needed for a strong case. Our team guides you through the legal process, from filing your claim to getting compensation for damages if you qualify.

By filing a lawsuit, you not only pursue justice for yourself, but you help hold manufacturers accountable for their actions.

We are here to help. Contact us for a free initial claim evaluation to explore your options and take the first step toward justice.

Why talcum powder victims trust Legal Injury Advocates.

Why talcum powder victims trust Legal Injury Advocates

Why talcum powder victims trust Legal Injury Advocates.

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We, along with our co-counsel, will keep you informed every step of the way with straightforward, honest updates.

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FAQs

  • What is the talcum powder lawsuit about?

    People are filing lawsuits against companies that have marketed talcum powder, accusing them of having products that were contaminated with asbestos. The use of products containing talcum powder has been linked to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

    Johnson & Johnson, the company most often named in 62,000+ lawsuits, has offered to settle many of those cases for nearly $10 billion through a bankruptcy plan. Since the first successful talcum powder lawsuit was filed in 2013, tens of thousands of women have sought damages for their ovarian cancer. Research has shown women are 33% more likely to get ovarian cancer if they regularly use baby powder, a risk that increases with continued use—what researchers call “talc-years.”

    If you think you have a valid claim against Johnson & Johnson or another company that markets talc-based products, it may be important to file a claim.. State-by-state statutes of limitation, that is time limits for filing a case, vary. If you qualify, filing your talc lawsuit without delay gives you the best chance of getting the justice you deserve.

  • Did Johnson & Johnson settle the talcum powder lawsuit?

    The company has settled some individual lawsuits and settled with 42 states attorneys and one for the District of Columbia. Many lawsuits have been bundled together in a multidistrict litigation, or MDL, in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. What this does is put many similar lawsuits under one judge. The court can develop a solid understanding of complex issues, so they don’t have to start from zero with each case. Johnson & Johnson has made three attempts to settle the cases through a bankruptcy plan, with the latest offer for nearly $10 billion still pending.

  • Has anyone received money from the talcum powder lawsuit?

    Numerous people have won their court cases or settled individually, sometimes for millions of dollars. One example is the 2018 case that awarded 22 women $4.69 billion (later reduced).

  • What’s being done about the talc powder controversy?

    Many companies that made products with talcum powder have discontinued or reformulated the brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued new rules at the end of December 2024 for standardizing how to test for asbestos in talc-containing products. On the legal front, when you file a lawsuit, you are not only seeking justice and compensation for yourself, you are helping hold companies responsible for the products they make and may save others from suffering as you have.

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