Dynacare Baby Powder Recall Issued Over Asbestos Contamination Risk
Manufacturer is investigating the source of the asbestos in Dynacare Baby Powder, which may have contaminated talc at the mining site.
Tag Archives: Talc
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Talcum Powder Lawsuit Liabilities Force Avon to File for Bankruptcy
"Legacy talc liabilities" have led to Avon deciding to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy for all of its U.S. holdings.
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Avon Talcum Powder Lawsuit Ends in $24M Jury Verdict Over Asbestos Exposure
Former janitor indicates Avon failed to warn about the mesothelioma risks from asbestos exposure while working at a cosmetics facility in Chicago.
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J&J to Pay $505M to Talc Suppliers Driven Bankrupt by Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits
Baby Powder cancer settlement will create a $280 million trust to be used to resolve personal injury claims against the two talc suppliers.
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Talc in Johnson’s Baby Powder Determined To Be “Probably Carcinogenic” By World Health Organization
IARC finds talc "exhibits key characteristics of carcinogens in human primary cells" that increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
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J&J to Pay $700M to Resolve Talcum Powder Investigations By States’ Attorneys General
Talcum powder settlement with state governments still leaves about 60,000 lawsuits pending against Johnson & Johnson, involving claims brought by users who developed ovarian cancer and other injuries
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Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder Lawsuit Ends in $260M Jury Award For Woman’s Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Verdict comes as Johnson & Johnson continues to push a $6.5 billion Baby Powder settlement proposal, which seeks to force the resolution of similar ovarian cancer lawsuits through the U.S. Bankruptcy system
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Talc Exposure Lawsuit Over Mesothelioma Death Results in $15M Award for Family of Deceased Engineer
Verdict award expected to grow after jury determines punitive damages for mining company plaintiffs say hid the presence of asbestos in its talc.
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Study Confirms Link Between Ovarian Cancer and Talcum Powder Use Around Genitals
Findings are certain to bolster tens of thousands of talcum powder lawsuits being pursued against Johnson & Johnson, for failing to warn women about the risk of ovarian cancer.
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FDA Reports That It Found No Asbestos in Talc Products Sold for Cosmetic Purposes in 2023
In response to continuing concerns about the health risks linked to asbestos in talc-based products, the FDA plans to implement new regulations that will establishing testing standards.
