Heba Elsherif  |  December 13, 2018

Category: Beauty Products

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A woman has filed a Johnson and Johnson baby powder lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over her development of ovarian cancer following use of the pharmaceutical giant’s product.

Plaintiff Karen H., a resident of the state of Connecticut, filed the Johnson and Johnson baby powder lawsuit demanding a trial by jury. Karen states that she used Johnson & Johnson baby powder to feel dry, fresh, and for feminine hygiene purposes between June 1967 and December 2015. However, on Sept. 1, 2003, she says that she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Karen seeks relief for some of the damages she has suffered because of her cancer diagnosis which includes:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Medical expenses
  • Mental anguish, anxiety, and discomfort
  • Physical impairment
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of consortium
  • Among others

The Johnson and Johnson baby powder lawsuit was filed on multiple counts including violation of D.C. consumer protection laws, negligence, defective manufacture and design, failure to warn, negligent misrepresentation, fraud, fraudulent concealment, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, civil conspiracy, and punitive damages.

Overview: Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit

Thousands of lawsuits claim that Johnson and Johnson’s Baby Powder increases the risk of ovarian cancer when it is used in the perineal area for an extended amount of time.

Johnson & Johnson first debut the product in 1893 as an effective treatment for baby diaper rash and other minor irritations. However, the product soon evolved and became a way for women to use for personal hygiene.

Talc, the main ingredient in Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder was first linked to ovarian cancer in 1971. Talc is a very soft mineral that is often seen and used in cosmetic products. For many years, it has been used for its ability to absorb moisture and reduce friction. In fact, numerous studies have linked ovarian cancer to talc mineral use.

One study conducted as early as 1971, discovered that, for several women who developed ovarian cancer, talc particles were “deeply embedded” within the tumors. Other studies do conclude that talc is greatly correlated to the development for ovarian cancer. Additionally, the renowned International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has also claimed that “perineal use of talc-based body powder is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).”

Plaintiffs accuse Johnson & Johnson of having known of these risks all along and failing to provide consumers any warnings about them. As a result, thousands of women have filed talc cancer lawsuits due to their development of ovarian cancer.

The Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit is Case No. 1:18-cv-02603, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

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