Our Philadelphia talc/talcum powder injury lawyer represents people injured by use of talcum powder/talc products. Talcum powders and other talc products are linked to serious injuries, including:
- ovarian cancer
- mesothelioma
Talc products whose use may result in these injuries include:
- Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Baby Powder
- Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Shower to Shower powder
- Cashmere Bouquet Body Talc
- Coty Airspun Face Powder
- Desert Flower Dusting Powder
- English Leather After Shave Talc
- Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Baby Powder
- Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Shower to Shower powder
- Mennen Shave Talc
- Old Spice Talcum Powder
- Yardley Invisible Talc, and
- other talc-containing products
Talc / Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer
The first study linking an increased risk of ovarian cancer with talcum powder use was conducted in 1971, more than 40 years ago. Talc products were shown to cause ovarian cancer due to the migration of talc particles to women’s ovaries from powders used for personal hygiene. African American women were shown in at least one study to experience a 44% increased risk of ovarian cancer due to talcum powder use on any part of the body.
Talc / Talcum Powder Linked to Mesothelioma
Talcum powder and other talc-containing products have also been linked to Mesothelioma (Meso), another form of cancer. Talc products that contain asbestos particles/fibers can cause mesothelioma in people who inhale talc particles. This can occur with products used on the body or through exposure to other talc-based substances.
Study results published in a 2014 issue of the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health showed a link between inhalation of asbestos fibers in talc and development of mesothelioma. The American Cancer Society has also warned of the association between exposure to asbestos-containing talc and mesothelioma.
People who may suffer from talc-induced mesothelioma include:
- barber shop and hair salon customers dusted with talc
- barbers and hairdressers who dust their clients with talcum powder / talc
- users of talc powders for personal hygiene
- infants on whom baby powder was used and their parents / caregivers
- users of asbestos tainted art supplies
- talc miners and millers and their families
Talc / Talcum Powder Injury Lawsuits
Lawsuits brought by a Philadelphia talc / talcum powder injury lawyer may allege that manufacturers of talcum powder and other talc products:
- were aware since at least 1971 of the link between talcum powder use for personal hygiene and an increased risk of ovarian cancer
- failed to provide adequate warnings to women of the increased risk of ovarian cancer associated with talcum powder use
- marketed talcum powder products to women for personal hygiene use despite knowledge of these risks
- knew or should have known of the increased risk of mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos-containing talc products
- failed to provide adequate warnings of the dangers of mesothelioma / meso from exposure to asbestos-tainted talc
Contact a Philadelphia Talc / Talcum Powder Injury Lawyer
Did you or a family member develop ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after exposure to or use of talc products? You may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer. Contact our Philadelphia talc / talcum powder injury lawyer, today, for a cost-free initial consultation about your case.