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5 Myths About Asbestos for Asbestos Awareness Week
...here are a few myths about asbestos that should be cleared up. Myth 1: Asbestos Is Banned in the U.S. Many people who are aware of the danger that asbestos...
April 7, 2017
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6 Products that Still Have Asbestos
...asbestos is so common in these vehicle parts, mechanics are especially susceptible to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related health issues, like asbestosis and even lung cancer. Fire Safety Products Fires are...
January 11, 2018
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J&J Knew About Asbestos in Talc More Than 40 Years Ago
...substance, there are many products that still contain asbestos today. Concerned that asbestos may have tainted talc used in the company's products, a J&J official suggested the company move toward...
October 2, 2017
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Jury Selection Begins in NJ for Asbestos-Related Talc Lawsuit
...insists that its products have never contained asbestos, and that tests performed by the plaintiffs' attorneys are flawed. J&J Found Asbestos in Talc 40 Years Ago Asbestos & Talc Read...
January 8, 2018
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J&J Has Been Lying About Asbestos in Talc For Decades
...known carcinogen. Did talcum powder contribute to your cancer? Talk to a lawyer for a free case review Start Here The Talc Asbestos Cover-Up The earliest documentation of asbestos in...
December 19, 2018
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Johnson & Johnson Loses $40.3 Million Verdict in Talc Asbestos Trial
...An asbestos exposure test found two different types of asbestos -- tremolite and anthophyllite asbestos -- in Cabibi's body tissue. The two types of asbestos have previously been identified in...
October 3, 2019
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Legal Look: JUUL Problems, Asbestos in Baby Powder, Roundup Lawsuits
...of asbestos risks and the presence of asbestos in their talc products. In response, J&J doubled down, insisting that their products had been asbestos free since at least the 1970s....
November 1, 2019
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Justice Stores Makeup Contains Asbestos and Heavy Metals
...of the most nefarious ways that children can become exposed to asbestos is through talc-based products, like makeup or baby powder. Both talc and asbestos are forms of magnesium silicate,...
July 18, 2017
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit
...at least some asbestos, and there are even some products made today that have asbestos in them. The most common personal injury claim against asbestos manufacturers is that these companies...
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Legal Look: Valsartan Recalls, Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis, J&J Talc Asbestos Lawsuits and Roundup Class Actions
...Powder was contaminated with asbestos, and as such they are being tried in the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL) court, a special venue set up by the city to...
January 16, 2019
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Johnson & Johnson Loses First Asbestos Talcum Powder Lawsuit with $117 Million Verdict
...asbestos in your talcum powder? Talk to an asbestos lawyer to learn about your rights Start Here Compensatory damages are awarded to plaintiffs as compensation for various expenses incurred due...
April 6, 2018
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Legal Look: J&J Asbestos Loss, 400 NY Priest Abuse Cases, Contaminated Heartburn Drug, Roundup Ban
...further scrutiny of Bayer and Monsanto's Roundup weed killer. Johnson & Johnson Loses Asbestos Trial Last Wednesday, a New Jersey state court jury awarded $37.3 million in compensatory damages to...
September 19, 2019
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Top Three Things to Know About the 2019 Johnson’s Baby Powder Recall
...contain asbestos. 3: Parents Can Avoid The Issue By Using Cornstarch-Based Baby Powder Talc, the main ingredient in Johnson's Baby Powder, occurs naturally, right alongside asbestos. Johnson & Johnson currently...
December 11, 2019
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Talcum Powder Lawsuit
...asbestos contamination in their talcum powder as early as the 1950s. At the time, asbestos was not considered carcinogenic or harmful to human health. By the late 70s, a physician...
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Talcum Powder Lawsuit Verdict Costs J&J $4.69 Billion
...the center of the case contained asbestos. The plaintiffs claimed that Johnson & Johnson knew about asbestos in its talc products as early as the 1970s, but it never warned...
July 13, 2018
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$417 Million Echeverria Talc Verdict Wallops J&J
...studies that have shown asbestos contamination in talc--something thought to be a thing of the past, but there are many products that still contain asbestos ... even Justice Stores makeup....
August 21, 2017
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Johnson & Johnson Settled Three Talc-Related Mesothelioma Lawsuits
...50 years of using J&J talcum powder products caused her peritoneal mesothelioma. Experts have repeatedly made linked asbestos exposure and development of the rare cancer affecting abdominal lining tissue. Pipes'...
April 3, 2019
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Legal Look: Monsanto’s Mortality Maneuver, Florida’s New Evidence Standard & $300M Talc Mesothelioma Verdict
...of asbestos in its powder products. The documents also show that the company knew about possible asbestos contamination for at least 40 years. J&J settled three other similar talc cases...
June 4, 2019
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Product Lawsuits
How do we know if a product causes cancer? Substances that may cause cancer (carcinogens) can be found all over, from asbestos in older homes to glyphosate in weedkillers, and...
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$110 Million Slemp Talc Verdict Slams J&J
...be safe, seek out products that use cornstarch, rice or arrowroot powder instead. Another concern with talc is the possible contamination from asbestos because the two are sourced near each...
May 6, 2017
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Talcum Powder and Cancer: Is Baby Powder Safe?
...often found near asbestos, a substance known to cause the rare cancer of the lung linings, mesothelioma. Cosmetic companies are required to purify their talc before use to avoid contamination;...
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Big Pharma Stocks Fall as Large Verdicts Rise
...caused by asbestos particles contaminating the company's talcum powder. On the same day, the company's stock (JNJ) closed at the lowest price in five months. Two days before, the company's...
June 19, 2019
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Johnson & Johnson Will Stop Selling Talc-Based Baby Powder in North America
...a conclusive link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder. However, talcum powder naturally occurs alongside asbestos fibers, which are a known carcinogen. Additionally, asbestos has been firmly and conclusively linked...
May 29, 2020
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Free Case Reviews
...Asbestos exposure leads to thousands of cases of mesothelioma every year. If you have been exposed to asbestos at work, at home, or through some other means, you may be...
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7 Dangerous Ingredients in Everyday Cosmetics and Toiletries
...mineral used to make talcum powder. The mineral is often found in deposits near asbestos. Asbestos is a known carcinogen. Because of the proximity between these two minerals, traces of...
July 21, 2020
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7 Harmful Ingredients in Baby Care Products
...baby powder products were free of asbestos. But as recently as 2019, tests showed asbestos contamination in Johnson's Baby Powder. In May 2020, Johnson & Johnson stopped selling talc-based baby...
August 25, 2020
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3M Lawsuits Consumers Should Know
...the lawsuits specifically target asbestos particles and claim they lead to the development of mesothelioma. Though several courts have sided with 3M for various reasons, at least one has found...
March 14, 2019
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Legal Look: Roundup Verdict Slashed, Criminal Probe into J&J Talc Coverup, $1 Billion Pelvic Mesh Trial
...covering up asbestos in its talcum powder products, and the start of a $1 billion California trial against J&J over its pelvic mesh devices. Hardeman Roundup Verdict Cut to $25...
July 16, 2019
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Legal Look: Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Win, $7.7 M Hip Implant Verdict, More Vaping Health Risks
...Johnson & Johnson Wins Asbestos-Contamination Case In a recent talcum powder trial, a Kentucky jury found in favor of the defendants, Johnson & Johnson and Colgate-Palmolive Co. The plaintiffs claim...
August 6, 2019
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Free Mesothelioma Case Review
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you could have access to compensation from asbestos trust funds, workers’ compensation, or other benefits.
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Silica Lawsuit
...nature of the material and how exposure occurs, silica is often compared with another well-known environmental carcinogen, asbestos. Some industries that are high-risk for silica dust exposure include: Mining Abrasive...
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9/11 First Responders Are Still Dying
...expressed concern about rising cancer rates among those exposed to WTC dust. Speaking about asbestos-related cancers, Dr. Crane recently told NBC News, "It's time for them to start appearing." Noteworthy...
September 11, 2019
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I Have Cancer – Now What?
...If your cancer could have been caused by a harmful product or material, such as talcum powder, weedkiller, carcinogen-contaminated blood pressure or heartburn medication, or asbestos - you may be...
August 20, 2020
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Free Bard PowerPort Lawsuit Case Review
If you or a loved one experienced adverse side effects or complications related to a Bard PowerPort catheter implant, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the medical device company.
Why fill out this form to see if you qualify for a lawsuit?
Put simply, you may be eligible to receive significant compensation at no up-front cost to you. And this free case review will quickly determine your eligibility.
A successful Bard PowerPort lawsuit could entitle you to compensation for legal damages, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses due to additional and/or corrective treatment
- Lost income or wages incurred as a result of the Bard PowerPort failure
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Free Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Case Review
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, uterine cancer or other conditions linked to the chemicals in hair relaxers and straighteners, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against manufacturers.
Why fill out this form to see if you qualify for a lawsuit?
Put simply, you may be eligible to receive significant compensation at no up-front cost to you. And this free case review will quickly determine your eligibility.
A successful hair relaxer cancer lawsuit could secure compensation for legal damages, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses due to cancer diagnosis and treatments
- Lost income or wages incurred as a result of ovarian or uterine cancer from a chemical hair relaxer or straightener
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Free Talcum Powder Case Review
Connect with a legal professional by filling out this form to see if you may be entitled to compensation related to cancer treatments, lost income, and related costs.
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Punitive Damages
...Damages Award Deborah Giannechini was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after 40 years of daily exposure to Johnson & Johnson's Shower-to-Shower Body Powder, which likely contained asbestos. Her talcum powder lawsuit...
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9/11 Health Effects on First Responders
...Polychlorinated biphenyls Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins Polychlorinated dibenzofurans Pesticides, phthalate esters Brominated diphenyl ethers Other hydrocarbons Asbestos Lead Construction materials Soot Paint Glass fibers Wood Paper Cotton WTC- Related Illnesses: Coverage and...
August 28, 2019
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Legal Look: Bayer’s Legal Addition, FDA Approves “Pink Viagra” & Million Dollar Awards
...that allegedly contained asbestos which contributed to Thornton's mesothelioma. Thornton received $50 million in damages while his wife was awarded $20 million for loss of consortium. The couple also received...
July 2, 2019
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Legal Look: Monsanto Mediation, TVM Takedown and Talc Transfers
...of these cases are related to asbestos contamination, which make up only about one-fifth of the more than 11,000 talcum powder lawsuits currently filed against the company J&J cites the...
April 25, 2019
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Statute of Limitations
...asbestos-related actions. These deadlines are accurate to the best of our knowledge, but some states may have changed their statutes due to newly passed laws or court decisions. This chart...
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Multidistrict Litigation
...Liability Litigation Consumer Product Lawsuit MDLs MDL 875: Asbestos Products Liability Litigation (No. IV) MDL 2741: Roundup Products Liability Litigation MDL 2738: Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Litigation MDL 2885:...
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Legal Look: Missouri Lawsuit Bill, Roundup Theatrics & Imerys Talc Insurance Tussle
...will be required to set up a trust fund as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, similar to the many asbestos trust funds that have been established to pay future claims....
March 8, 2019
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Construction Accident Lawsuit
...or a major diagnosis years later. For example, mesothelioma often develops decades after exposure to asbestos. Some of these construction accidents are considered so hazardous that they have become known...
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Consumer Lawsuits
Why are people filing product, drug and medical device lawsuits? The products we use on a daily basis are covered by a number of safety regulations, meaning that companies must...
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$72 Million Fox Talc Verdict Rocks J&J
...powders, pediatricians and other medical professionals discourage the use of baby powder that contains talc. Even though test results claim it's safe, talc products still contain asbestos from time to...
September 13, 2017
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Free Ozempic® (Semaglutide) Lawsuit Case Review
If you or a loved one experienced serious stomach or gastrointestinal issues after taking Ozempic or Wegovy, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer.
Why fill out this form to see if you qualify for a lawsuit?
Put simply, you may be eligible to receive significant compensation at no up-front cost to you. And this free case review will quickly determine your eligibility.
A successful Ozempic or Wegovy lawsuit could secure compensation for legal damages, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses due to stomach paralysis, severe vomiting or other gastrointestinal issues
- Lost income or wages incurred as a result of hospitalization for serious stomach or gastrointestinal problems
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