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…
Tag: Talcum Powder
$8 Billion J&J Talc Bankruptcy Settlement Rejected by Judge
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has rejected Johnson & Johnson’s $8 Billion talc settlement, blocking the company’s latest attempt to resolve lawsuits involving asbestos-contaminated talcum powder…
$260 Million Verdict in Latest Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Lawsuit
On June 3, a jury awarded an Oregon woman with mesothelioma a $260 Million verdict from Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the talcum powder…
Lawsuits Lead J&J to Stop Global Talc-Based Baby Powder Sales
In August 2022, health care giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced it will halt all distribution of talcum-based baby powder globally in 2023. The decision…
