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St. Louis jury awards 22 victims $4.7 billion in talc case

St. Louis jury awards 22 victims $4.7 billion in talc case

Talc powder, frequently marketed as baby powder, has been a staple of American households for decades. People use it in diapers to prevent diaper rash. Adult and adolescent women may use it to reduce odor and moisture around the genitals.…

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Missouri court throws out massive talc powder award to victim on technicality

Missouri court throws out massive talc powder award to victim on technicality

Scientists and doctors have recognized the carcinogenic effects of asbestos for decades. Acknowledging this meant that the government has had to step in and regulate asbestos exposure for workers. However, for thousands of people, the exposure has already happened. Most…

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Missouri talc powder suit has 22 plaintiffs seeking compensation

Missouri talc powder suit has 22 plaintiffs seeking compensation

Since the beginning of 2018, the American judicial system has seen a marked increase in the number of talc-related cancer lawsuits. Some of these lawsuits target manufacturers, claiming that talcum powders sold to consumers actually had contamination from asbestos. Johnson…

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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $25.75 million over talc claims

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $25.75 million over talc claims

Research has long linked the aggressive and fatal cancer called mesothelioma to asbestos exposure. This cancer affects the lining of the organs and can cause debilitating pain as it progresses. Mesothelioma is particularly insidious, in part because it takes so…

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Is It Time To Move Forward With Your Talcum Powder Claim?

Is It Time To Move Forward With Your Talcum Powder Claim?

Here at The Law Offices of Wallace & Graham, we recently provided a white paper online addressing the recent cases exploring a potential connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. In that paper, we emphasize the importance of understanding those…

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Jury awards $117 million in asbestos baby powder lawsuit in N.J.

Jury awards $117 million in asbestos baby powder lawsuit in N.J.

Over the last few years, there has been a stark increase in the number of lawsuits filed related to talcum powders. These popular bath and beauty powders are often used on babies’ bottoms to prevent diaper rash. Women have also…

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What Do The Talcum Powder Cases Really Say?

What Do The Talcum Powder Cases Really Say?

Is there a connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer? While cases across the country are being filed about this controversy, it is important to get the facts. Understanding what these cases really do say is just as important as…

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Talcum powder and the link to cancer

Talcum powder and the link to cancer

Does talcum powder lead to cancer? Can it cause ovarian cancer, in particular? These are potentially life-changing questions. It is critical to know the answers, and they’re questions medical professionals have been asking for years. Johnson & Johnson, one company…

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