Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD. If you used Johnson’s Baby Powder, Shower to Shower, or another talcum powder product for years and were later diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma, you may be eligible for compensation. Siddons Law Firm is reviewing talcum powder claims. Call (610) 255-7500 for a free, confidential case review.

Key Takeaways

  • More than 67,000 lawsuits are pending against Johnson & Johnson and other talc manufacturers, alleging that asbestos-contaminated talc caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
  • Internal documents show J&J tested its talc for asbestos for decades and was aware of contamination.
  • Recent jury verdicts have topped $40 million per plaintiff, and settlement programs are active.
  • Women who used talcum powder for perineal dusting and were later diagnosed with ovarian cancer are the largest group of plaintiffs; mesothelioma cases from any talc exposure are also being accepted.
  • No cost to have your case reviewed. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

The Talc-Cancer Link

Cosmetic talc has been sold as a body powder since the 1890s. What most users never knew is that talc deposits are often mined alongside asbestos — a known human carcinogen. Testing has repeatedly confirmed that Johnson’s Baby Powder and similar products contained trace asbestos. When women used these products for personal hygiene, microscopic asbestos fibers could migrate through the reproductive tract to the ovaries, where they caused chronic inflammation and cancer. Inhaling talc dust also caused mesothelioma in a smaller number of users.

In response to mounting litigation, Johnson & Johnson pulled its talc-based baby powder from North American shelves in 2020 and from worldwide sales in 2023. The company has attempted bankruptcy-related settlement strategies multiple times. Litigation continues in federal court (MDL 2738 in New Jersey) and in state courts across the country.

Who May Qualify

You may have a talcum powder claim if:

  1. You or a family member used talcum powder products (Johnson’s Baby Powder, Shower to Shower, Gold Bond, Cashmere Bouquet, or similar) regularly for at least four years.
  2. You were later diagnosed with ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, or mesothelioma.
  3. You can document both talc use (testimony, receipts, family statements) and your diagnosis (medical records).

Wrongful death claims are also available when a family member died of talc-related cancer. Statutes of limitations vary by state; please don’t assume your case is too old before speaking to an attorney.

Compensation Available

  • Medical expenses (past and future) — chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, hospice
  • Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering, emotional distress
  • Loss of consortium for spouses
  • Wrongful death damages, including loss of companionship and support
  • Punitive damages where supported by the evidence

Why Choose Our Firm

Siddons Law Firm represents talcum powder clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland — every state where a talc claim can be filed against Johnson & Johnson. We partner with nationally recognized pharmaceutical co-counsel on complex MDL cases so your claim is backed by the same gynecologic oncology experts, industrial hygienists, and asbestos testing consultants driving the largest MDL verdicts in the country. No up-front cost. No fee unless we recover for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

I used Johnson’s Baby Powder decades ago. Is it too late?

Possibly not. Most state statutes run from the date of diagnosis — not the date of last use. Call us; we’ll tell you honestly.

I threw away the bottles years ago. Can I still file?

Yes. Your testimony about use, corroborated by family members and medical history of powder use, is generally sufficient.

What if I used store-brand talc instead of Johnson’s?

Claims against other talc manufacturers are also active. Let us review the product you used.

Will I have to travel or testify?

Almost never. Most cases resolve through the MDL settlement process without live testimony.

Start Your Talcum Powder Case

Call (610) 255-7500 or email msiddons@siddonslaw.com. Free case review. Serving clients throughout PA, NJ, NY, and MD.