A ruling on a baby powder cancer lawsuit may have an impact on the large number of women who have alleged Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower have caused them to develop baby powder ovarian cancer. The plaintiff’s claim of conspiracy was allowed to remain part of the lawsuit.

The baby powder cancer lawsuit was filed by Michael B., the husband of Shawn B. who allegedly died from ovarian cancer caused by Johnson & Johnson products in 2011. Shawn was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower for feminine hygiene for several years.

Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit Ruling

The primary allegation in this baby powder cancer lawsuit is that Johnson & Johnson was aware of the risk of developing baby powder ovarian cancer but hid these risks from the medical community and consumers in addition to failing to warn against ovarian cancer risks.

A “concert of action” claim was denied. This claim sates those who help or encourage wrong behavior or seek to profit from the wrong behavior are liable. Judge Ronnie L. White rejected this claim and separated it from the claim of conspiracy also made in the baby powder cancer lawsuit.

The plaintiff alleged that Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Talc both defended and promoted talcum powder use, “at all costs.” Additionally, the plaintiff claimed the defendants avoided regulatory actions and funded biased research. Essentially, Michael claimed the defendants intentionally hid baby powder cancer risks from the public.

The baby powder cancer lawsuit is scheduled to heard by a jury next year in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer

Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower are traditionally used on infants to protect and soothe their skin. However, Johnson & Johnson allegedly marketed their products in use among women as well. This has led to many ovarian cancer cases, baby powder cancer lawsuits and baby powder class action lawsuits.

Baby powder ovarian cancer is caused by talcum powder (talc powder). Talc powder may travel into the body through the vagina and remain in the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries for a number of years. Talc powder has been compared to asbestos, which can cause a dangerous lung cancer after remaining in the body for decades.

One 2013 study suggested that women who use talc powder products have a 20 to 30 percent higher chance of developing cancer.

The warning label on Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products does not warn against feminine hygiene use. Instead, it only mentions to avoid contact with the eyes and the face of children. The lack of baby powder cancer warning on the label could make Johnson & Johnson liable, especially considering that studies have suggested a connection between talc powder and ovarian cancer for decades.

A baby powder class action lawsuit is underway that unites many individuals who have experienced adverse baby powder side effects. This baby powder class action lawsuit was filed in April.