A group of plaintiffs have filed a baby powder lawsuit targeting Johnson & Johnson, claiming that the company failed to warn about the unreasonable risk of ovarian cancer linked with the product.

Lead plaintiff Janene T. is a Missouri resident who used baby powder from Johnson & Johnson as part of her daily routine from 1980 to 2013. Unfortunately, Janene was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in May 2015.

According to Janene’s claims in this baby powder lawsuit, her ovarian cancer was caused by her continuous exposure to the talcum baby powder from Johnson & Johnson.

The baby powder lawsuit alleges that the talcum powder product was defective and carried with it an “unreasonably dangerous” risk.

Not only did the defective product cause baby powder cancer, which is clearly harmful enough, but even caused financial injuries through medical bills, the lawsuit claimed. The baby powder lawsuit further alleges that the product led to pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Dozens of other plaintiffs from all across the country have joined this baby powder lawsuit, claiming that Johnson & Johnson baby powder has led to ovarian cancer diagnosis.

The baby powder lawsuit claims that Johnson & Johnson purposely targeted adult women in its advertising campaign, with statements like: “For you, use every day to help feel soft, fresh, and comfortable” and “A sprinkle a day keeps odor away.” In one advertisement, Johnson & Johnson stated that “Shower to Shower can be used all over your body.”

However, studies linking the use of talcum powder with ovarian cancer go back dozens of years.

One study, conducted in 1982, found a 92 percent increased risk of ovarian cancer for women who used talcum powder in the genital area.

Johnson & Johnson has allegedly been aware of this study and others like it since the very beginning, since the author of the study advised the company to include a warning about baby powder cancer risk.

Since that first study, at least 22 more studies have found a link between baby powder and ovarian cancer.

The baby powder lawsuit was filed on multiple counts, including but not limited to failure to warn, defective design, negligence, fraud, and wrongful death.

Baby Powder Lawsuits

Women who file a baby powder lawsuit allege that Johnson & Johnson is responsible for warning the public about the potentially life-threatening risks of using their baby powder products, especially the risk of ovarian cancer.

Indeed, the National Cancer Institute reports that ovarian cancer and related cancers are the fifth leading cause of cancer fatalities in American women.

Baby powder lawsuit plaintiffs allege that, had Johnson & Johnson adequately warned them about the risk of ovarian cancer, they would have chosen a safer alternative, avoiding the risk of ovarian cancer altogether.

If you or someone you love has used Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder or a similar talc product, and have since been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you may be able to file a baby powder lawsuit.

Filing a lawsuit cannot take away the pain and suffering caused by ovarian cancer or bring a loved one back to life, but it can help to compensate for financial expenses often incurred by medical bills and lost wages.

The Baby Powder Lawsuit is Case No. 1622-CC0837, in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri.