Before the 1970s, health safety agencies paid little attention to asbestos-related illnesses. But that changed quickly when global studies showed asbestos exposure likely causes cancer.
Many asbestos cancer cases involve workers handling asbestos materials and later developing lung cancer. However, ovarian cancer has also been linked to contaminated baby powder exposure. Baby powder cancer cases are more common than anyone realized just ten years ago.
Thousands of women have come forward after being diagnosed with cancer, filing lawsuits against major companies like Johnson & Johnson, which continue to claim their products are safe. But testing has shown otherwise, and juries across the country have started to agree, awarding major verdicts in favor of victims.
At The Lyon Firm, we’re here to help individuals and families understand their legal rights. Joe Lyon, a nationally recognized product liability lawyer, is actively investigating baby powder cancer cases on behalf of clients across the U.S.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer after using baby powder, we’re here to listen and help. Call us today at (513) 381-2333 or fill out our secure online form to learn how our team will support you.
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Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit: Understanding the Dangers of Asbestos and Talc
For decades, talcum powder was a common household staple. Talc, the main ingredient in talcum powder, is a natural mineral that is often found in the earth near asbestos.
Asbestos is made up of tiny, needle-like fibers that are invisible to the naked eye. When these fibers are inhaled or absorbed into the body, they can lodge deep into tissue, especially in the lungs or reproductive organs, and stay there for years. Over time, they can cause irritation, scarring, and in some cases, trigger the growth of cancer cells.
Baby powder has not been used only for diaper rash; instead, many women used baby powder on a daily basis, believing it was a safe way to stay fresh and dry. But scientific studies and legal investigations now suggest that repeated use of asbestos-contaminated talc in this way may lead to ovarian cancer. The fibers can travel through the reproductive tract and embed themselves in ovarian tissue, where they can cause inflammation and increase the risk of cancer over time.
According to plaintiffs, Johnson & Johnson, the company that manufactures the iconic brand of baby powder, failed to warn customers that its talcum powder was tainted with toxic asbestos.
And ovarian cancer isn’t the only concern. Some people who used talcum powder have also developed mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive cancer that’s almost always caused by asbestos exposure. These cases strengthen the claims that certain talcum powders were contaminated with asbestos.
Is Talc Exposure Linked to Cancer?
For years, Johnson & Johnson has claimed that even if tiny amounts of asbestos were in its talc products, it wasn’t enough to cause harm. The company also argued that its talc was safe. However, a growing body of scientific evidence, including studies and expert opinions presented in court, tells a different story.
First of all, it’s known that asbestos, even in very small amounts, can cause cancer. This has been recognized by major health organizations, such as the World Health Organization, for decades.
ABOUT THE LYON FIRM
Joseph Lyon has 17 years of experience representing individuals in complex litigation matters. He has represented individuals in every state against many of the largest companies in the world.
The Firm focuses on single-event civil cases and class actions involving corporate neglect & fraud, toxic exposure, product defects & recalls, medical malpractice, and invasion of privacy.
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Why Hire The Lyon Firm
When a cancer diagnosis shakes your world, the last thing you need is to face a legal battle alone. The Lyon Firm is standing with plaintiffs nationwide to take on the powerful companies that put profits over your health.
Our mission is clear: to secure the justice and compensation you deserve for the pain, loss, and uncertainty this disease has brought into your life.
With The Lyon Firm, you gain more than just a legal team; you gain supporters who care, who will guide you with compassion and clarity at every step. Because you deserve answers. You deserve fairness. And you deserve to be heard.
Don’t wait another day. Call us at (513) 381-2333 or fill out our confidential online form for a free, no-pressure consultation. Let us carry the burden alongside you, so you can focus on healing.