Over 626,000 Americans will likely die from cancer in 2026 alone, according to the American Cancer Society. While being diagnosed with mesothelioma or another cancer…
Category: Talcum Powder
4 in 10 Mesothelioma Lawsuits Involve Talc Exposure Now
A new report from KCIC, a Washington, D.C. consultancy that tracks U.S. asbestos filings, shows that 4 in 10 mesothelioma lawsuits included asbestos exposure through…
Q&A with Talcum Powder Attorney Ricky LeBlanc
Talc is one of the main ingredients in certain brands of baby powders, makeup, and other personal care products. What many don’t realize is that…
February Is National Cancer Prevention Month 2026
Each February, National Cancer Prevention Month 2026 brings awareness to the avoidable causes of cancer and what people can do to live healthier, happier, safer,…
FDA Pulls Proposed Rule to Test for Asbestos in Cosmetics
Despite mounting evidence linking talcum powder to asbestos, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn a proposed rule to implement standardized testing on…
Over $1.5 Billion Awarded in Latest Johnson & Johnson Talc Verdict for Mesothelioma
In December 2025, a Baltimore jury handed down a record-setting talc verdict, awarding more than $1.5 Billion to a woman who alleged that Johnson &…
$966 Million Awarded in J&J Talc Verdict for Mesothelioma
On October 6, 2025, a Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay $966 Million to the family of Mae Moore, who died…
Avon® Talc Bankruptcy Approved
Hundreds of consumers have filed lawsuits claiming that Avon® talc-based powders caused them to develop cancer. Many of these claims link Avon’s talc to asbestos…
Is There Talc in Your Food & Medicine?
While concerns about talc in cosmetics have been widely publicized, far less attention has been given to its presence in food, supplements, and medications, even…
