A $70 million verdict awarded on October 27 to a California plaintiff by a St. Louis court marks the latest legal victory for victims who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. If you, your mother, your daughter, or your spouse developed ovarian cancer from J&J baby powder, […]
Category: Product Liability
Talcum Powder Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson Expands to Over 1,200 Cancer Victims
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is currently fighting more than 1,200 lawsuits brought by women who developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson brand talcum powder. The lawsuits began with Deane Berg, who in 2007 became the first plaintiff to sue Johnson & Johnson in connection with ovarian cancer. Talcum powder lawsuit attorney Brent […]
How Does Using Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?
The Wieand Law blog has already covered the recent talcum powder lawsuits against Johson & Johnson, but if you haven’t been following the story, here’s what you need to know in a nutshell: two juries have returned verdicts against J&J for its sale of talcum powder. The product, which is sold and marketed to consumers […]
Talcum Powder Use Linked to Ovarian Cancer Risk in 1982 Study
If you’ve been following the news recently, you may already be aware of the recent Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuit. Plaintiffs alleged that genital-area use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder, or baby powder, led to the development of ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson was aware of the risk involved with the use of […]
Can You Get Compensated if You Are Injured While Using Your Lawnmower in Pennsylvania?
The ability to maintain a beautiful, lush front lawn is a point of pride for millions of Americans. But while mowing the lawn is usually a mundane or relaxing activity, deadly accidents can occur with frightening ease when a mower or one of its components is defective. If you live in Pennsylvania and were injured […]
Faulty Birth Control Packaging Leads to Philadelphia Lawsuit
Pregnancy is cause for celebration – when you’re planning for it. Last month, over 100 women from around the country filed a lawsuit against Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Malvern, PA-based parent company Endo International, after becoming pregnant due to birth control labeling defects. Philadelphia product liability lawyer Brent Wieand has more on the story. […]
