Maine Talcum Powder Lawsuit Attorneys

Ovarian cancer and talcum powder

Multiple studies over the past several decades have suggested a strong link between women’s use of talcum powder and the development of ovarian cancer. According to a 2015 study, ovarian cancer risk is a third higher for women who regularly use talcum powder around their genitals.

This was not the first medical study to raise alarms about talc products and ovarian cancer, as seen below.

A 2013 study showed a 20 to 30 percent increased risk of developing ovarian cancer in women using talcum powder compared to those who did not use it.
In 1982, a study showed women who used sanitary napkins with talcum powder were three times more likely to develop ovarian cancer than those who did not.
In 1971, the first study exploring the link between talc and ovarian cancer found the substance in 75 percent of all ovarian tumors examined.

Not only is there a well-documented link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder, but a December 2018 report revealed that Johnson & Johnson may have known for decades that their talcum powder contained asbestos but did not warn the public or discontinue sales of the product.

Get Maine’s leading personal injury lawyers on your side

When companies like Johnson & Johnson put consumers at risk by marketing and selling unreasonably dangerous products, they should be held accountable and compensate injured consumers for the harm, loss, and damage that their products cause

Berman & Simmons is pursuing compensation for the damages suffered by individuals in Maine and throughout New England who may have talcum-related claims. We have the experience, legal skill, and medical resources to get you full compensation and to hold manufacturers accountable for the harm they inflict when they put their profits ahead of the safety of those who use their products.