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Talcum powder has been definitely linked to ovarian cancer for many years, and there is proof that manufacturers of talcum-based powders were warned that their products contained traces of asbestos way back in the 1970s. If you believe that your cancer may be linked to talcum powder, it’s time to consult with an experienced Kingstree, SC, talcum powder cases attorney.
Primary Qualifications
There are two primary qualifications for bringing a successful talcum powder case against a manufacturer, including:
- In the past, you used a talc-based powder in your genital area for a year or more.
- Since 2000, you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma.
If both of these apply to you, an accomplished talcum powder case lawyer is standing by to help you draw a line that connects your use of talcum powder to your illness and to zealously advocate for the compensation you deserve.
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is a primary manufacturer of the talcum powders that have been named in legal talcum powder cases. And they didn’t take their talc-based products off the market until 2020, which is a full 40 years after researchers had reason to question the safety of talc for personal hygiene. Their decision not to act for decades has negatively affected countless lives, and victims are fighting back.
Consider some of the better-known case results over the years:
- In 2016, a woman who had used J&J talcum powder for decades and who was being treated for ovarian cancer was awarded $55 million.
- In 2017, a woman who had used J&J talcum powder daily since the 1950s developed stage 4 ovarian cancer and was awarded $417 million.
- In 2020, a court of appeals upheld a trial court’s ruling that awarded 22 women a total of $2 billion based on their talc-related ovarian cancer cases.
Many studies have linked the use of talcum powder to a significant increase in the risk of both ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
The Risk Factors
As long ago as the 1970s, studies that linked the long-term use of talcum powders to a markedly increased risk of ovarian cancer were published. Scientists discovered particles of talc in ovarian cancer tumors, which set decades of research in motion and which led to mounting evidence of a troubling connection. Ultimately, researchers discovered that talcum sometimes contains trace amounts of the known human carcinogen asbestos.
J&J didn’t let this stop them from manufacturing talcum powders for decades longer. And in the meantime, they put many people at serious risk. If you believe you may be one of them, time limitations apply, which makes it in your best interest to reach out for legal representation today.
An Experienced Kingstree, SC, Talcum Powder Cases Lawyer Cares about You and Your Case
Cezar McKnight at The Law Offices of Cezar McKnight is a compassionate Kingstree, SC, talcum powder cases attorney, and he encourages you to reach out for more information if you believe your diagnosis of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma may be related to your long-term use of talcum powder. Don’t wait to learn more by contacting us online or calling 843-374-4529 today.