Plaintiff Kathy C. has filed a talcum powder and ovarian cancer lawsuit in Florida federal court alleging that she suffered severe adverse effects and complications, which include her diagnosis of ovarian cancer, after using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder products.

According to the talcum powder and ovarian cancer lawsuit, Kathy alleges that she began using the products in 1970 and continued its use until 2014. The talcum powder and ovarian cancer lawsuit alleges that she purchased and used the product daily and specifically around her vaginal area.

The talcum powder and ovarian cancer lawsuit states that she used the powder “by applying the products to her body in accordance with the instructions for use that accompanied the products and in a reasonably forseeable manner.”

The talcum powder and ovarian cancer lawsuit continues to state that Kathy became diagnosed with ovarian cancer in May 2014. She reports that she “was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and subsequently underwent an exploratory laparotomy, radical oophorectomy, reception of rectosigmoid, tumor debulking, and treatments for said ovarian cancer.”

Kathy’s complaint raises the following claims against Johnson & Johnson: 1) Strict Liability- Failure to Warn; 2) Strict Product Liability- Defective Design; 3) Negligence; 4) Gross Negligence; 5) Breach of Express Warranty; 6) Breach of Implied Warranty; 7) Strict Liability; 8) Concert of Action; 9) Civil Conspiracy; 10) Negligent Misrepresentation; 11) Fraudulent Misrepresentation; 12) Fraudulent Concealment.

The plaintiff demands a trial by jury.

Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit Product Facts

According to the talcum powder and ovarian cancer lawsuit, Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder has been used by consumers for ages. Although it was primarily marketed to prevent rash on babies, since the product’s arrival on the market, women have used the product throughout their daily hygiene routine.

As alleged in this complaint filed at Johnson & Johnson, several women have purported that they have become diagnosed with ovarian cancer from their use of the product.

The risk of ovarian cancer is linked to talc, the primary ingredient in Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower. The baby powder product is composed of talc, a material comprised of magnesium, oxygen, and silicone. Researchers believe talc may be causing women to become diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Kathy and other cancer patients like her allege Johnson & Johnson knew of this risk but failed to notify the public and consumers. They allegedly knew of these risks for many years. Plaintiffs claim the company even knew of these risks but failed to disclose them in an effort to raise and drive up revenue and sales.

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is one of the more dangerous forms of cancer, since it is most often not discovered until late in its development. There are roughly 200,000 cases that are reported every year. And although symptoms in the cancer’s early stages are hard to see, some later symptoms include: loss of appetite and weight loss.

The Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer is Case No. 8:17-cv-02665-JSM-TGW, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.