Numerous women across the country have filed legal action against Johnson & Johnson alleging that using Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower powder caused them to develop ovarian cancer.

One of these talcum powder cancer lawsuits was filed by the family of Jackie F., who died of ovarian cancer in 2015 at the age 62. According to the lawsuit, Jackie had to go through severe rounds of chemotherapy but had ultimately allegedly succumbed to talcum powder cancer.

This case is filed in State Court in Saint Louis Missouri, and alleges that Johnson & Johnson knew about the potential risk but had failed to warn consumers.

Currently, approximately 1,200 talcum powder cancer lawsuits are pending in state and federal courts across America.

Jamie’s family is confident in their lawsuit, stating that Johnson & Johnson internal documents will present studies that indicate how talcum powder causes ovarian cancer.

Furthermore, the family claims the company knew of this risk, which was higher particularly for African-American and Hispanic women,  but continued to advertise the product with no warring label.

It is important to note that Jamie’s family cannot prove that the talcum powder alone had caused ovarian cancer, but it was claimed as a significant factor in her diagnosis. For women who may have developed talcum powder cancer, they may be eligible to file legal action.

However, women should first understand how talcum powder may be causing patients to develop ovarian cancer.

This Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit is Jamie F. v. Johnson & Johnson, Case No. 1422-CC09012-01, Division No. 10, in Missouri Circuit Court, Twenty Second Judicial District (St. Louis).

How Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?

The first study about talc and ovarian cancer was published in the 1971 issue of The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the British Commonwealth, with researchers finding that 10 out of 13 biopsied ovarian tumors had talc particles buried in them. This was when researchers asked themselves the question “How does talcum powder cause ovarian cancer”?

Researchers then determined that when applied to the genital area, talc particles can travel up through the fallopian tubes and embed themselves in the woman’s ovaries. These particles then stay in the woman’s ovaries for years, eventually festering into cancerous tumors.

The link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder was first observed in the 1982 issue of Cancer, which observed women who applied the product to their genital area had a significantly increased risk of talcum powder cancer. The study concluded that women who use talcum powder for feminine hygiene purposes, were more likely to develop ovarian cancer.

The first talcum powder cancer lawsuit was filed by a South Dakota woman who alleged talcum powder cancer. Plaintiff Deanne B. had won the claim in 2013, with Johnson & Johnson representatives admitting that they were aware of a possible correlation.

Potential claimants or their loved ones should consult a specialized talcum powder cancer lawyer to see if they are eligible to file legal action.