Episode 49 Overview In this episode, Sarah and Ben Showard cover the following topics: Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder case update First verdict has been reached for an infant’s death from NEC caused by baby formula was in Illinois for $60 million. Companies fail to warn about potential deadly side effects, causing harsh verdicts. They…
Johnson & Johnson’s crushed talc baby powder first debuted on the market in 1894. The mineral naturally occurs alongside asbestos in the earth. This has raised concerns in recent years that the product may be linked to ovarian cancer, particularly when used regularly for feminine hygiene, as it has been promoted. After nearly 126 years…
A ruling by a New Jersey judge has struck a blow at the defense by Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) in the ongoing and closely followed multi-district litigation (“MDL”) over talc powder cancer. The ruling allows the cases to continue with support from some of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses on causation. Tens of thousands of…