Johnson & Johnson's Baby Talcum Powder: Cancer Claims and Legal Battles
Explore the ongoing legal issues surrounding Johnson & Johnson baby talcum powder, accused of causing cancer. Learn about the recent lawsuit filed by Evan Plotkin, the court's verdict, and the company's response.
Eric Haas, VP of J&J, responded to the verdict, alleging that the trial judge issued the ruling without fully considering the facts of the case.
Johnson & Johnson baby talcum powder has been widely accused of causing cancer.
In this context, a person filed a petition in the United States, claiming that he developed a rare cancer due to using this talcum powder.
The trial court that investigated the case imposed a huge fine on Johnson & Johnson.
A man named Evan Plotkin stated that he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, during tests he underwent in 2021.
He revealed in his petition that he contracted this cancer because he inhaled the particles from Johnson & Johnson baby talcum powder.
The Fairfield County, Connecticut Superior Court heard the case and decided that Johnson & Johnson must pay ₹126 crore to the victim, plus extra expenses.
Eric Haas, Vice President of Johnson & Johnson, responded to the verdict, alleging that the trial judge issued the ruling without fully considering the facts of the case.
He stated that the company would fight the decision and emphasized that talcum powder is safe and that asbestos does not cause cancer.
It is also known that Johnson & Johnson's baby talcum powder has been accused of containing carcinogens.
Research has shown that asbestos in talcum powder may cause cancer. Because of this, over 62,000 people have sued Johnson & Johnson.
Reports say the company plans to settle these lawsuits for $9 billion.
Also, in 2020, Johnson & Johnson stopped selling this talcum powder in the U.S. and Canada.
