Understanding The Causes Of The Johnson And Johnson Lawsuit
The Johnson & Johnson lawsuit highlighted several significant aspects of product liability law and responsibility. The drug and personal care giant was recently targeted by other recent lawsuits over one particular concern. The products from the company led to cancer and the severe effects of this terrible disease. Besides, some evidence emerged that the corporate giant understood its product’s risks and what could have happened when consumers used their baby powder. This is a significant concern for the general public and a significant cause of a lack of corporate responsibility.
We run down the circumstances of the lawsuits and the product itself. Furthermore, our legal team examined some of the specifics regarding the case and what consumers can do. Again, the $100 million settlement is likely just the beginning. There are still legal options for families affected by the use of this product. Utilizing the precedent built by this case, there is an opportunity to right this terrible wrong.
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What Was The Baby Powder/Talc Asbestos Lawsuit About?
The news of $100 million coming from Johnson & Johnson is excellent news. It is also something that we have been following since the beginning. Fortune reported on the recent settlement and its implications. Johnson & Johnson has been under fire for four years over talc in their baby powder and other products. Overall, Fortune reported that there had been about 20,000 total lawsuits regarding the products.
Furthermore, Johnson & Johnson also admitted some issues. This includes an October 2019 recall of 33,000 bottles of baby powder due to asbestos contamination. Moreover, the company made major changes regarding its products due to the concern over talc use. In May 2019, Johnson and Johnson decided to stop selling talc-based baby powder in the North American market.
While the company asserts its products are safe, it decided to yank the shelf’s power. Furthermore, the recent decision was the first time the company settled any cases regarding talc. This is likely a bellwether for future suits and settlements.
What Is The Risk Of Talc To You And Your Baby?
The many lawsuits regarding talc revolve around the elevated risk of cancer from using this product. In particular, this is caused by how the product is mined. In multiple cases, the talc that made it into consumer products was mixed with varying amounts of asbestos. Asbestos has long been known as a cancer-causing material. Furthermore, there have been breast and ovarian cancer cases linked to using talc powders.
What Did Johnson & Johnson Know?
Johnson & Johnson claimed that it saw no danger in using its products. However, a lengthy investigation shows that the pharma giant understood its products’ base material risk. Far from the generic denials from J&J, the internal memos tell a different story. As far back as 1971, the company knew of the concern over its talc supply. One company executive called for a new source of talc due to the risk of asbestos contamination. Furthermore, the issue was raised again in 1973– the New York Times cites his own words that the powder may include products that “might be classified as asbestos fiber.”
What Is The Risk Of Talc?
Talc, by itself, is harmless. There is a reason why the product is used in a number of health and personal services products. However, how it is mined makes all the difference. Companies like Johnson & Johnson used mines that also had asbestos traces in them. Asbestos is highly toxic and has a long history of causing cancer. Johnson & Johnson was well aware of the product’s concern, including using their influence to attack research showing that very fact. In one case cited by the New York Times, the company even forced the Food and Drug Administration not to release such findings.
The $100 million lawsuit also followed a much larger $4.69 billion case when 22 women with ovarian cancer sued J&J. This shows the severe risk of contamination due to talc with asbestos. Furthermore, the company sold the product potentially contaminated with asbestos for decades. The company may be on the hook for far more lawsuits and dollars than those already in court.
What Must I Do If I Was Affected By Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder?
If you or a loved one were contaminated and affected by using Johnson & Johnson or other bands of baby powder, you have legal rights. Our team at Ehline Law specializes in handling cases such as cancer caused by asbestos. This includes more traditional effects, including mesothelioma, and the impact of ovarian and breast cancer, possibly caused by using such products. Ehline Law listens to your story and helps design a battle plan to get you paid back by the people who harmed you.
Moreover, our service covers you every step of the way, including, in some cases, the medical costs of such treatment upfront on a medical lien basis. Because we have earned the trust of local medical professionals we have worked with over the years, we can leverage this for your direct benefit. That way, clients like you can get the most accurate diagnosis as a starting point.
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