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Johnson & Johnson Proposes $6.5 Billion Settlement for Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuits

Product Liability / May 1, 2024 / 3 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Johnson & Johnson, manufacturer of Johnson’s signature talc-based Baby Powder, has announced a proposed settlement worth $6.475 billion to address thousands of lawsuits filed against the company in the United States over its talc-based powder products and their alleged link to cancer. This proposed settlement, which would be spread over 25 years, aims to resolve …

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Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit: $45M Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Chicago Trial

Product Liability / April 25, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , ,

In the latest trial involving claims that Johnson & Johnson talcum powder causes cancer, a Chicago jury ordered Johnson & Johnson and its former consumer healthcare division, Kenvue, to pay $45 million to the family of a woman who died of mesothelioma cancer after using the company’s talc-based Baby Powder. This significant verdict highlights the …

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Valsartan

Did You Develop Cancer After Taking Valsartan? Valsartan, a commonly prescribed blood pressure medication, has been associated with potential side effects such as an increased risk of cancer, including liver, kidney, and digestive tract cancers, due to the presence of NDMA and other cancer-causing impurities in some batches of the drug. Start My Valsartan Cancer …

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Sunscreen Benzene Exposure

Did You Develop Cancer from Benzene in Sunscreen? Exposure to the carcinogen benzene in popular sunscreen and after-sun products may increase the risk of cancer. Consumers who developed cancer from benzene exposure may be eligible to seek compensation through a sunscreen cancer lawsuit. Start My Sunscreen Cancer Lawsuit Claim Now Please enable JavaScript in your …

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Chemical Hair Straighteners and the Risk of Uterine Cancer: The Black Women’s Health Study

Product Liability / January 8, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Chemical hair straighteners, commonly known as hair relaxers, have long been favored by women with curly, textured hair. These products, designed to straighten and smooth natural hair, have been aggressively marketed to women of color as a means of achieving what society deems a more “desirable” hairstyle. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the …

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Parties in Hair Straightener MDL to Submit Competing Plans for Bellwether Trials

Product Liability / December 19, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

In an effort to streamline the litigation process for the thousands of product liability lawsuits pending against the manufacturers of chemical hair straighteners, the U.S. District Judge presiding over these lawsuits has called for the parties to submit their respective bellwether trial plans. Nearly 10,000 women across the country are currently pursuing legal claims against …

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U.S. Judge Clears Hair Relaxer Lawsuits to Move Forward Against L’Oreal, Revlon

Product Liability / December 1, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Numerous lawsuits have been filed against cosmetic giants L’Oreal, Revlon, and other manufacturers, alleging that their hair relaxer products are associated with an increased risk of cancer and other harmful side effects. Now, a federal judge has allowed the majority of these claims to move forward, signaling a potential turning point in the ongoing legal …

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FDA Proposes Ban on Hair Straightener Chemicals Linked to Cancer Risk

Product Liability / October 17, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading / By / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Chemical hair straighteners have long been a popular choice for curly-haired individuals looking to achieve sleek, straight hair. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with these products. In response, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on certain hair-straightening and smoothing products that contain cancer-causing …

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Talcum Powder

Did You Develop Cancer after Talcum Powder Use? Ovarian cancer and mesothelioma have been linked to Johnson & Johnson’s popular talc-based Baby Powder products. Lawsuits allege Johson & Johnson should be held liable. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Ovarian cancer after Talcum Powder use, you may qualify to join the …

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Firefighter Foam

Did You Suffer Cancer from Exposure to Firefighter Foam? Firefighters, U.S. military servicemembers, airport workers and others exposed to dangerous chemicals in firefighter foams or aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) solutions may face an increased risk of thyroid disease and testicular, kidney and bladder cancers caused by the accumulation of the toxic chemicals in the …

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