Johnson & Johnson Talc and Cancer Claims

In a significant legal development, hundreds of women in the UK are set to challenge Johnson & Johnson (J&J), one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, over allegations linking talcum powder to cancer. This group action follows the personal experiences of numerous women diagnosed with ovarian cancer after years of using talc-based products.

Update: Bankruptcy Filing and UK Claimants – What It Means for You

J&J’s U.S. talc-related settlement doesn’t impact UK claimants. KP Law assures UK cases remain independent, unaffected by U.S. legal proceedings over talc products.

Fighting for Justice: KP Law Takes on Johnson & Johnson in Landmark UK Case

BBC "Talc Tales" The Truths About Talcum Powder and Asbestos Contamination

In a gripping new podcast series, "Talc Tales," presenter and producer Phoebe Keane delves into the disturbing history and ongoing controversy surrounding the safety of talc-based products.

Talcum Powder and Cancer Risk: Key Findings from the WHO

The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the potential cancer risks linked to talcum powder. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified talc as "probably carcinogenic to humans" based on limited evidence in human studies and sufficient evidence in animal studies. 

"Safety First?" The Deadly Irony of Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Scandal

Johnson & Johnson, long championing the motto "Safety First," hid evidence for decades that its talc-based Baby Powder was contaminated with asbestos, posing severe health risks. Despite early warnings and internal concerns, the company only removed talc from its products in the UK in 2023, after numerous lawsuits linked their product to cancer.

Settlement reached for 43 US States

Johnson & Johnson agreed to a $700 million settlement with 43 states over misleading marketing of talcum powder linked to health issues like ovarian cancer. Despite ceasing talc-based product sales in 2023, J&J faces numerous lawsuits. In the UK, KP Law plans a group action for asbestos contamination. 

BBC News coverage Johnson and Johnson talc Asbestos Scandal

The following articles are BBC news reports covering the ongoing Johnson & Johnson talc claim scandal. They provide detailed insights into the legal battles, health implications, and corporate responses associated with the controversy.

New Study Links Talcum Powder to Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer

A recent study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has found a significant link between long-term use of genital talcum powder and an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

Billion-dollar settlement agreed to resolve talc cancer lawsuits

Deal would resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging company’s baby powder causes ovarian cancer

KP Law: A New Era for My Talc Claim

Keller Postman UK (KPUK) and Lanier, Longstaff, Hedar & Roberts (LLHR) have merged.

Johnson & Johnson Agrees in Principle to Resolve Baby Powder Litigation

Stories From our Claimants (Sunday Times)

Sunday Times interview with Jess Ward, Anne Taylor and Mike Evans, 3 of the My Talc Claimants.

Johnson and Johnson's Bankruptcy Filing for Talc Liabilities

Johnson & Johnson's subsidiary, LTL Management, filed for bankruptcy to handle talc liabilities, a move blocked by courts twice before​.

Stories from Our Claimants

Read this Daily Mail Online article that highlights the tragic stories of our claimants, including Maureen Wright's story.

News Roundup: Latest Developments in the Talcum Powder Cancer Claims Campaign

Recent reports from The Sun, City A.M., and The Daily Mail highlight the mounting legal challenges Johnson & Johnson faces in the UK

Johnson & Johnson to Withdraw Baby Powder from UK Stores in 2023

Johnson & Johnson to Withdraw Baby Powder from UK Stores in 2023

Shifting to non-toxic alternatives: Johnson & Johnson Moves from Talc to Cornstarch Powder

Shifting to non-toxic alternatives: Johnson & Johnson Moves from Talc to Cornstarch Powder

$2.12 Billion Awarded in Talc Lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $2.12 billion to 22 women who claimed their ovarian cancer was caused by asbestos in J&J talc products​.

$4.7 Billion Settlement: Johnson & Johnson's Response to Talcum Powder Cancer Allegations

FDA Finds Asbestos in Baby Powder

The FDA alerted consumers that asbestos was found in a sample of Johnson's Baby Powder, leading to a voluntary recall of the product.

Johnson & Johnson's Talcum Powder Controversy: Evidence of a Cover-Up

A comprehensive investigation by Reuters has uncovered that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) was aware for decades that its talcum powder products were sometimes contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen. Internal documents dating back to the 1970s reveal that J&J executives and scientists knew about the asbestos contamination but failed to disclose this to regulators or the public.