Johnson & Johnson is facing a new talcum power cancer lawsuit from a woman alleging their baby powder product caused her mother to die from uterine cancer.

The woman alleges baby powder uterine cancer had taken her mother’s life, and that the company failed to warn her mother against the possibility.

Plaintiff Carol S. is filing legal action on behalf of her late mother, Theresa C., claiming Johnson & Johnson knew the risks associated with their talcum powder products but still did nothing to disclose the information.

According to the baby powder cancer lawsuit, Theresa regularly used Johnson & Johnson’s talc based baby powder and Shower to Shower powder for a variety of hygiene purposes.

Like many other women, Theresa also regularly used talcum powder for personal hygiene reasons on her genital area.

Theresa was diagnosed with endometrial uterine cancer on Sept. 26, 2013, and died soon after from the disease.

Carol alleges her mother’s baby powder uterine cancer could have been avoided if Johnson & Johnson had provided adequate warnings about the cancer risks associated with talc powder use.

Overview of Talcum Powder Cancer

Talcum powder has been linked to uterine and ovarian cancer since the 1970s, when researchers noted a significant increased risk of ovarian cancer.

It was not until 1982 that the first epidemiological study was conducted to analyze how talcum powder affects the female genital area.

This study found a 92% increased risk of ovarian cancer with researchers recommending women to avoid long-term use of talcum powder. Talc is a soft mineral that is ground up into fine powder, which is then used for a variety of hygiene purposes.

For years Johnson & Johnson advertised their talcum power products for feminine hygiene purposes to reduce odor and friction.

However this creates the possibility for baby powder uterine cancer, as well as ovarian cancer, because the talc particles enter the woman’s bloodstream and eventually embed themselves in the ovaries and uterus.

Over 20 different studies have been conducted observing the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, eventually resulting in women eventually filing legal action against Johnson & Johnson.

Numerous women have alleged they developed baby powder uterine cancer and ovarian cancer, as a direct result of using the powder.

Carol is filing this baby powder uterine cancer lawsuit, for failing to warn her mother against the possibility of baby powder uterine cancer. She is seeking damages for wrongful death and failure to warn, claiming her mother never would have used the powder if she had known the risk.

The Baby Powder Uterine Cancer Lawsuit is Case No. CIV-16-4141, in the U.S. District Court of South Dakota, Southern Division.