California resident Mona Estrada is bringing a Johnson’s baby powder class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies for allegedly knowingly and unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, and marketing Johnson Baby Powder, despite allegedly knowing that it increases the risk of ovarian cancer.

Estrada has been a frequent consumer of Johnson’s Baby Powder from 1950 until 2013. She discovered numerous studies confirming that use of the Johnson talc-based powder product by women in the genital area increases one’s risk of ovarian cancer by 33% in comparison to those who used non-talc powders. Estrada alleges in the Johnson’s baby powder class action lawsuit that had she known the potential health dangers and risk of cancer associated with the product, she would not have bought and used the product on the daily basis for over six decades.

Estrada and her legal counsel are suing Johnson & Johnson for knowingly producing and selling the baby powder despite the alleged health dangers, failing to warn consumers about risks, and breach of product warranty. The plaintiff seeks relief for herself and other consumers who contracted ovarian cancer from Johnson baby powder in the form of monetary compensation for damages, restitution, and attorney’s fees, as well as demanding that Johnson & Johnson correct their advertising of the baby powder product to reflect the potential dangers of use.

Estrada’s case is one of multiple Johnson’s baby powder cancer class action lawsuits filed this year.

History of Johnson Baby Powder

Since 1893, Johnson & Johnson has manufactured, distributed, marketed, and sold Johnson Baby Powder for daily use by infants and women in the genital areas. The company advertising claims the baby powder is “intended to eliminate friction on the skin and to absorb unwanted excess moisture for both babies and women,” as well as, to mask odors and maintain a clean, fresh feel in the applied area.

The only caution on the Johnson Baby Power warning labels include:

• Avoid Inhalation
• Avoid Contact with Eyes
• Do not use on Broken Skin
• Keep out of Reach of Children
• Baby Powder Cancer Litigation

Research Linking Talc-Based Baby Powder and Cancer

Beginning in 1961, scientific research showed that talc and similar particles are able to migrate from the genital area to the ovaries. These and other findings launched a 1971 study to investigate the link between the prevalence of ovarian cancer in talc powder users. Researchers discovered talc particles deeply embedded in 10 out of 13 ovarian tumors and 12 of 21 cervical tumors.

Johnson & Johnson Companies have not been ignorant of the studies and the resulting evidence. According to records Johnson & Johnson admits to knowledge of the potential health dangers to their consumers since 1982, but refused to make this knowledge readily available to consumers because they regarded the previous studies on talc powder and cancer prevalence to be inconclusive.

Since 1982, 21 additional medical research studies on the increased risk of ovarian cancer due to talc use have been conducted worldwide. Despite the overwhelming evidence of their talc-based increasing ovarian cancer in female consumers, Johnson & Johnson have yet to change their warning labels and advertising to reflect the health hazards and continue to falsely promote the company’s “image as a safe and trusted family brand.”