Talcum Powder Settlement

People who suffered a health condition that they believe was linked to using talc-based products are filing personal injury lawsuits. These lawsuits claim Johnson & Johnson knew the talcum powder products it manufactured and marketed were carcinogenic and could cause ovarian cancer when applied to the female genital area. 

According to the cases, Johnson & Johnson failed to adequately warn consumers of this increased risk. As a result, people have developed serious diseases because the general public was unaware of the risks of using these products. 

There are two general ways to resolve a product liability personal injury lawsuit.

• A jury verdict: Verdicts are the outcome of a court trial, decided by judge or jury.
• A settlement agreement: Settlements are an agreement between the parties. Settlements must be agreed upon at some point before the case is finalized by a judge.

Current state of talcum powder multidistrict litigation

Nearly 60,000 people have filed personal injury lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and its talc-based products. Because of the large volume of cases, lawsuits have been collected into a single multidistrict litigation (MDL) docket. MDLs ease the burden on the court system and still allow injured parties to pursue justice for the harms they experienced.

As of September 2024, nearly 60,000 talcum powder lawsuits are pending against Johnson & Johnson in multidistrict litigation in New Jersey. Motley Rice is engaged in this litigation over talcum powder cases. If there are talcum powder settlements or verdicts, we will update this and other talcum powder pages with the news.

Settlements vary based on numerous factors such as the type of lawsuit, the injuries sustained and case specifics. Cases alleging serious illnesses or injuries, significant current and future medical expenses and extensive product use may result in larger awards.

Lawyers with product liability experience can listen to the details of your case and may be able to estimate what your case could earn in verdicts or settlements. However, any lawyer who guarantees a certain amount of money may not have your best interests in mind. This kind of large and complex litigation can present an opportunity for scammers.

Here are the answers to some questions that people considering filing a talcum powder lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson talcum powder might ask.

Is there a Johnson & Johnson talc settlement?

Currently, there is no global settlement for the personal injury lawsuits against J&J. Johnson & Johnson did reach a $700 million settlement with 42 states and the District of Columbia in June 2024. The agreement settles claims that Johnson & Johnson falsely marketed its talcum powder products as safe. This settlement will compensate the states but won’t impact individual lawsuits.

Who qualifies for the talcum powder lawsuit?

People who developed ovarian cancer that they believe is connected to talc use could qualify for a talcum powder lawsuit. If you regularly used a talcum powder product in the genital area and were diagnosed with cancer linked to the talc use, an experienced complex civil litigator is best suited to help you build your case and file a lawsuit.   

Motley Rice attorneys Daniel Lapinski and Carmen Scott are members of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) for the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL). The MDL is for cases alleging Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and other talc-based products caused ovarian cancer.

Dan also serves as co-chair of the Law & Briefing Committee, and Carmen is co-chair of the Bellwether Selection Committee. At present, nearly 6,000 cases are pending in the MDL, In re: Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2738). A Motley Rice talcum powder attorney can help you build and file your lawsuit, keep you abreast of any updates and ensure you are within any filing deadlines.

Read more about filing a talcum powder lawsuit.