A group of four individuals has recently filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that the company was aware of the baby powder danger associated with its talcum powder products but failed to warn consumers about that danger.

They claim the company knew that baby powder use was linked to an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, but took no action to protect the public.

Plaintiff Annalisa W., A Washington resident, was joined by two other women from Washington, as well as the family of a woman from Oregon who died from ovarian cancer in 2015.

The four plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in late November in Los Angeles Superior Court.

The four women in question all were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after allegedly having used Johnson’s baby powder for decades.

The plaintiffs state that Johnson & Johnson was aware of the baby powder danger for more than two decades. In 1994, the Cancer Prevention Coalition sent a letter to the baby powder manufacturer stating that research studies since the 1960s conclusively shows that “the frequent use of talcum in the genital area poses a serious health risk of ovarian cancer.”

Due to Johnson & Johnson’s failure to warn users of the risk, the four women claim, they “suffered catastrophic injuries and damages which required surgeries and treatments.”

Recently, juries in St. Louis have sided with the plaintiffs in similar lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson alleging the concealed risk caused women to develop ovarian cancer.

The jury awards were as high as $70.1 million, $72 million and $55 million, respectively. Another 2,000 baby powder cancer lawsuits with similar allegations are pending in the courts.

The plaintiffs in the baby powder danger lawsuit allege that the baby powder products should have come with warning labels indicating that the product may cause development of ovarian cancer.

The American Cancer Society has disagreed with the stands of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, saying that research has produced mixed results regarding the genital use of talcum powder and increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.

The ACS says that some studies report an increased risk while others do not show an increased risk.

On Johnson & Johnson’s website, the company claims that safety is of utmost importance with respect to talcum powder.

“Science, research, clinical evidence and decades of studies by medical experts around the world continue to support the safety of cosmetic talc used in Johnson’s Baby Powder,” the website states. It also includes a video describing how the company ensures its baby powder is safe for consumers to use.

Filing a Lawsuit over Baby Powder Danger

Thousands of women who have developed ovarian cancer following decades of talcum powder use on their genitals have filed lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson in an attempt to recover damages for their injuries.

They seek to send a strong message to the company that it needs to provide safe products and be transparent in disclosing risks associated with the use of their products.

If you or a loved one has developed ovarian cancer as a result of the alleged baby powder danger posed by Johnson’s Baby Powder, you may be eligible to take legal action against the manufacturer. An experienced attorney can review your case at no charge and can help you explore your legal options.