Long-term genital-area use of brand-name talc-based powder products has been associated with the development of ovarian cancer in women. The federal multidistrict litigation — In re: Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2738 (D.N.J.) — reflects this. Our firm represents women with qualifying ovarian cancer claims arising from talc-based powder use.
Who Qualifies
All of the following must be true for our firm to review the case:
- You are female.
- You used brand-name Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower to Shower. We do not accept cases involving generic talc-based powder products.
- You used the product in the genital area for at least 5 years.
- You were diagnosed with ovarian cancer within the past 2 years.
- You have no prior diagnosis of cervical cancer or endometrial cancer.
- The injured person is living. (Deceased-client matters are not currently being accepted under the present case-acceptance criteria.)
A NOTE ON MESOTHELIOMA: Talc-based powder cases involving mesothelioma follow a different evaluation pathway. If you have a mesothelioma diagnosis, please call our office — we handle those separately.
What to Send Us
If you fit the criteria above, please be prepared to provide:
- Pathology confirming the ovarian cancer diagnosis.
- Approximate purchase records or product packaging if available (a photo of an old container helps).
- A written timeline of when and how often you used the product, and where on your body you used it.
- Records confirming no prior diagnosis of cervical or endometrial cancer.
About the J&J Talcum Powder MDL
The federal MDL is consolidated in the District of New Jersey. The litigation has produced multiple jury verdicts, partial settlements, and ongoing bankruptcy-related proceedings involving J&J’s consumer-products subsidiary. Litigation status changes — read our plain-language MDL guide for an overview of how these cases move through the federal courts, or call our office for the most current information about your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
I used Johnson’s Baby Powder decades ago. Is it too late?
The diagnosis-within-two-years criterion is what controls case acceptance under the current criteria, not when you first used the product. Long-term use is part of the eligibility (5+ years), and that use can have been many years ago. What matters most is when you were diagnosed.
I threw away the bottles years ago. Can I still file?
Original product packaging is helpful but not always required. Purchase records, photographs, sworn statements about your usage history, and pharmacy or retail records can all support a claim. Document what you can.
What if I used store-brand talc instead of Johnson’s or Shower to Shower?
Generic talc-based powder cases do not qualify under the current case-acceptance criteria. Only Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower brand-name products are within scope.
Will I have to travel or testify?
Mass-tort cases are litigated in a single federal district (here, the District of New Jersey) but most plaintiffs never travel or testify in the MDL itself. If your specific case is selected for an early bellwether trial or remanded for individual trial after the MDL phase, your participation may be required at that stage. We discuss this carefully before filing.
Start Your Talcum Powder Case
If you fit the criteria above, please contact our office for a free, confidential evaluation. There is no cost to discuss your potential claim, and there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.