How to File a Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit

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If you developed ovarian cancer from using talcum powder, it may be in your best interest to file a lawsuit. Talcum powder cancer lawsuits may award millions of dollars in some cases. Learn how to file a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit below.

1. Connect with a Talcum Powder Cancer Lawyer

If you want to file a talcum powder cancer lawsuit, you can work with a lawyer to do so. These lawyers can make the legal process easier than if you filed the case on your own.

Talcum powder cancer lawyers:

  • Fight big companies: Talcum powder companies like Johnson & Johnson® work with top-notch lawyers to defend themselves from lawsuits. An experienced lawyer can put you on an equal playing field with these corporations.
  • File within statutes of limitations: Lawsuits must be filed by deadlines called statutes of limitations. The exact deadline can vary by state and the circumstances of each case. A lawyer can file your lawsuit within the deadline.
  • Charge no upfront costs: Your lawyers will only get paid if you receive money from the lawsuit.

While you can file a lawsuit without a lawyer’s help, the process is very complex. You may make errors that cause the case to be delayed or rejected. Avoid these problems by working with a lawyer.

2. Provide Information to Talcum Powder Cancer Lawyers

Once you agree to work with a lawyer, you may need to answer some questions about your talcum powder use and ovarian cancer diagnosis. Your lawyers can use this information to build the strongest case possible.

Your lawyers may want to know:

  • How and when you used talcum powder
  • What brand(s) of talcum powder you used
  • When you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer
  • Other information as requested

As part of this process, you may need to provide medical records relating to your cancer diagnosis and other documents. Your lawyer can give you a better idea of what information they will need.

3. Identify the Companies Responsible

Using the information you provided, your lawyers will see which talcum powder companies may be responsible for your cancer. These companies will be the ones your talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit is filed against.

Johnson & Johnson has been the most notable company facing talcum powder lawsuits in recent years. As of March 2020, over 19,000 lawsuits claim J&J baby powder causes cancer.

According to a special report done by Reuters in 2018, J&J allegedly used talc to make its baby powder despite finding asbestos, a fibrous and cancer-causing mineral, in samples.

J&J continues to claim its baby powder is safe — even after a 2019 investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found asbestos fibers in the powder.

4. File the Talc Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit

After gathering all the needed information and identifying the companies involved, your lawyers can file a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit.

Lawyers will make sure to file the lawsuit within the statute of limitations. They can also determine the right court system to file the lawsuit in based on the specifics of your case.

What Happens After Filing a Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit?

After filing a lawsuit, your legal team will keep you updated as the case moves forward.

The ultimate goal of a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit is for you to get compensation. While compensation is not guaranteed, some talcum powder cancer lawsuits have awarded millions of dollars in the past.

  • In 2017, a 63-year-old woman received a $417 million verdict. Her lawsuit claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using J&J baby powder for decades.
  • In 2018, a judge in Missouri upheld a verdict that awarded nearly $4.7 billion to 22 women who developed talcum powder cancer.
  • Also in 2018, a man who developed pleural mesothelioma (cancer of the lung lining) after using talcum powder received $117 million in damages.

Most talcum powder cancer lawsuits settle the case out of court, which is faster and less risky, but some may go to trial. Your lawyer can help you determine which course of action is best for the case.

Learn More About Filing a Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit

Innocent people used talcum powder for decades without knowing that it may cause cancer. If you developed ovarian cancer and believe talcum powder was the cause, you may be able to file a lawsuit and get compensation.

See if you can take legal action right now with a free case review. Our experienced case managers and legal team can help you file a lawsuit if you are eligible.

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ReferencesView References
  1. Christensen, Jen. (2018, April 11). New Jersey Couple Awarded $117 million in Talcum Powder case. Retrieved August 12, 2020, from https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/06/health/talc-mesothelioma-asbestos-damages/index.html
  2. Food and Drug Administration. (2019, October 18). Baby powder manufacturer voluntarily recalls products for asbestos. Retrieved August 18, 2020, from https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/baby-powder-manufacturer-voluntarily-recalls-products-asbestos
  3. Girion, Lisa. (2018, December 19). Johnson and Johnson knew for decades that asbestos lurked in its baby powder. Retrieved August 11, 2020, from https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/johnsonandjohnson-cancer/
  4. Hsu, Tiffany. (2018, December 19). Johnson and Johnson loses bid to overturn a $4.7 billion baby powder verdict. Retrieved August 11, 2020, from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/19/business/johnson-johnson-baby-powder-verdict.html
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