US EditionJohnson & Johnson faces first UK lawsuits alleging its baby powder caused cancer
- A major legal claim has been filed in the UK against Johnson & Johnson , involving 3,000 claimants who allege asbestos-contaminated baby powder caused cancer between 1965–2023.
- The lawsuit alleges Johnson & Johnson knew since the 1960s that its talc contained fibrous talc, tremolite and actinolite, and executives pushed the FDA to accept testing standards tolerating up to 1% asbestos.
- Deposition testimony from Dr Steve Mann, former director of toxicology at J&J, reveals he received asbestos test results but did not inform management or regulators.
- Claimants' lawyers estimate damages could reach hundreds of millions of pounds, while recent U.S. courts issued a $25m verdict earlier this month and a $966 million order last week, and Johnson & Johnson denies wrongdoing and will appeal.
- Beyond the UK claim, J&J stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the US in 2020 and in the UK in 2023, while Kenvue said `We sympathise deeply with people living with cancer...` and defended years of testing amid tens of thousands of U.S. lawsuits.
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Talcum powder has been linked to cancer. Is it safe to use?
Thousands of people in the UK claim that using talcum powder has given them cancer and are suing the manufacturer of Johnson’s baby powder. The product has been used for decades, for babies and people of all ages to help absorb moisture when drying off. Until recently, Johnson’s baby powder contained the mineral talc, which has been linked with a risk of causing cancer. Talc is also in some make-up products. Claims against manufacturer Johnson &…
Johnson & Johnson faces lawsuits in UK over talc-based powder allegedly causing cancer
Johnson & Johnson is facing its first UK lawsuits over claims that its talc-based baby powder causes cancer, with more than 3,000 plaintiffs alleging ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, or other illnesses.
The well-known US company Johnson & Johnson is accused of causing serious health damage with its baby powder. The product is said to contain carcinogenic asbestos. Thousands of British people accuse the company of causing some serious health damage - and prefer to go to court.
In 2023 the powder was removed from the market in the UK, allegedly the contained talk is said to cause cancer. Thousands of British people turn against the company with a class action. Also in the USA there was a lawsuit.
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