Johnson & Johnson is facing a new baby powder cancer lawsuit from a Maryland woman alleging the company’s talcum powder products caused her to develop ovarian cancer.
The woman claims the company and its associates knew of the alleged link between baby powder and ovarian cancer, but failed to notify her and other women who used their talc products.
According to the baby powder cancer lawsuit, plaintiff Molly B. had been using Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products on a daily basis since 1988. During this time Molly had applied the talcum powder products to her genital area for feminine hygiene purposes, which continues to be a typical use of the products.
Talcum powder products are used for a variety of hygienic purposes, including treating yeast infection and preventing diaper rash. At all times relevant, Molly says she used the baby powder products for their intended use and did not deviate from instructions the baby powder and ovarian cancer lawsuit claims.
Furthermore, Molly claims she had not been notified by Johnson & Johnson nor notice any language in the warning label that indicated a potential link between baby powder and ovarian cancer. In June 2015, Molly was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had to undergo a hysterectomy as part of her treatment process.
Since filing her baby powder lawsuit, Molly and her legal representatives have discovered Johnson & Johnson may have known of the alleged link between talcum baby powder and ovarian cancer since 1972.
Overview of Talcum Baby Powder and Ovarian Cancer Link
Since 1972, there have been at least 27 different scientific studies that have indicated a link between talcum baby powder and ovarian cancer. The most recent study was conducted in 2016, where scientists analyzed 2,041 patients with epithelial ovarian cancer and 2,100 control subjects.
The study showed an increased risk of ovarian cancer development when women used talcum powder on their genital area. The study had also found that women using talcum powder for over 24 years had the greatest risk of ovarian cancer.
Researchers believe that when talcum powder is applied to the female genital area, the talc particles travel up through the body and eventually embed themselves in the ovaries. After a few years, the talc particles eventually fester and potentially allow for the development of ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson had the responsibility of warning customers of the alleged link between talcum baby powder and ovarian cancer to help prevent future cases, the lawsuit claims. Molly states that she never would have used the company’s talcum powder products, if she had known about the potential link between baby powder and ovarian cancer.
This Baby Powder and Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit is Case No. 1:17-cv-00205-S-LDA in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
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