Recent news headlines reveal that manufacturers of talcum body powders are under fire, facing charges that their talc products contain carcinogens.
Since 2016, lawsuits linking use of baby powder for feminine hygiene to an increased risk of ovarian cancer have been mounting by the thousands. Plaintiffs charge that manufacturers failed to warn consumers of the increased health risk.
Evidence of the dangers of talcum powder surfaced more than ten years ago when an analysis conducted by the American Cancer Society found a 30% increase in ovarian cancer risk among talc users. More recently, researchers looked at data collected from eight separate studies and concluded that 24% increased risk could be caused by asbestos-tainted talcum particles traveling into a woman’s ovaries and creating inflammation, leading to an environment that allows cancer cells to thrive.
Lawsuits have been continuing to mount against the manufacturers of talcum body powers for the past few years as evidence comes to light indicating that the products are potentially cancerous. Despite the possible link to cancer, talc powder manufacturers failed to place warnings about this risk on their products. Plaintiffs claim that awareness of these potentially serious risks would have prevented them from using the product and thus developing ovarian cancer.
Now, hundreds of West Virginia ovarian cancer victims and their families are asking if their diagnosis is linked to their years of baby powder use.
Baby Powder use could be linked to an ovarian cancer diagnosis if you can check these 3 boxes:
- Regular use of Baby Powder or Shower Powder for 4+ years as a feminine hygiene product
- An ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2006 or later
- Associated talcum powder use must have occurred before menopause
Baby Powder lawsuits continue to increase
One manufacturer now faces more than 20,000 talc lawsuits, claiming that talc contaminated by asbestos caused Plaintiffs’ ovarian cancer.
As awareness of these cases continues to grow across the country, the women and families of West Virginia are beginning to take action, and specialized legal groups like Segal Law Firm are prepared to help them take a stand against the corporations who have manufactured these talcum powder products.
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with ovarian cancer? Segal Law firm offers a free, no obligation consultation. There are no upfront costs and Segal Law Firm is only paid by winning your case.
