Mesotelioma and talcum powder demandas are rising as more people realize that amianto in their hygiene products caused cáncer. Scientific studies have shown that talc, a mineral used in numerous products, often contains contaminating amianto. Contact an amianto abogado if you used talcum powder for years and now have mesotelioma or ovarian cáncer.
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The Dangers of Asbestos in Talcum Powder
Amianto deposits and talc deposits are frequently found alongside each other and mixed together. Workers who mine talc deposits can be exposed to the harmful contaminant. Amianto poses a risk for consumers when it ends up in commercial talc products.
Numerous products contain talc, including talcum powder, cosmetics, chalk, ceramic, rubber, and even pharmaceuticals.
Amianto in talcum powder has contributed to cases of mesothelioma in people who used these products for decades. Many women also developed ovarian cáncer from using baby powders.
Who Is at Risk for Asbestos Talcum Powder Exposure?
Anyone who has used or worked around products with talc could have been exposed to amianto. Not all talc or talc products contain amianto, but it is always possible.
Because of its ability to absorb moisture and reduce friction, talc is used in many hygiene and cosmetic products as well as some other commercial products:
- Baby powder
- Dry shampoo
- Eye shadow
- Foundation
- Compact makeup
- Blush and bronzer
- Children’s cosmetics
- Crayons
- Chalk
- Ceramics
Talc’s properties have also made it useful in industrial products. Talc is often used in:
- Glazes
- Ceramics
- Clay
- Pintar
- Toilets
- Sinks
- Paper
- Joint Compound
- Anti-caking agents
Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has faced many of the most significant demandas over amianto and talcum powder in recent years. These are a few noteworthy examples:
- In 2016, the family of Jacqueline Fox sued the company over her death from ovarian cancer. The jury awarded them $72 million for the wrongful death.
- In 2021, the Supreme Court upheld a $2 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson. The case involved 22 women who developed cancer after using their products for decades. The company tried to appeal the jury verdict but lost.
- A California jury awarded Christina Prudencio $26.4 million in 2021 for mesothelioma. She sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming her illness resulted from asbestos in the company’s talcum powder products. She used the products throughout her childhood and then with her younger siblings.
Johnson & Johnson is now trying to limit its liability in these casos through a controversial legal move called the ‘Texas Two-Step.’ The first step in the process is to form a subsidiary in Texas. The company moves its amianto liabilities to that subsidiary.
The subsidiary then declares bankruptcy, which limits its liability. The move is controversial because it would prevent victims from suing for daños y perjuicios.
Johnson & Johnson has been battling in corte to take these steps. Most recently, a bankruptcy judge in New Jersey denied the company’s attempts. The judge ruled that talc demandas did not put Johnson & Johnson in immediate financial distress, so the move was unnecessary. This is a win for amianto victims.
Colgate-Palmolive Talcum Powder Lawsuit
In May 2015, a California woman won a $13 million talcum powder mesotelioma pleito against Colgate-Palmolive. Judith Winkel, 73, used “Cashmere Bouquet” talcum powder from 1961 to 1976 and subsequently developed mesotelioma.
Colgate-Palmolive abogado Faith Gay tried in vain to argue the caso, stating that the company didn’t harm Winkel.
“Cashmere Bouquet did not harm Mrs. Winkel. There was a clear absence of proof connecting any disease to our product.”
The jury disagreed. After a two-week trial, the jury sided with the plaintiff, finding Colgate-Palmolive 95% responsible. Her abogado stated the amount is fair since the company put people at risk for numerous years.
“This is an example of the legal system exposing what a company should have been honest about 50 years ago. Judith Winkel only wanted a jury to hear the truth about this product and hopefully to help others who are similarly exposed.”
Representatives for Colgate-Palmolive expressed disappointment with the verdict. According to company spokesman Tom DiPiazza,
“Colgate was disappointed with the jury’s verdict. [Cashmere Bouquet] played no part in causing the plaintiff’s illness. In order to avoid devoting resources to continuing litigation through the appeals process, the parties have entered in a confidential asentamiento.”
According to Colgate-Palmolive’s 2015 quarterly report, the company faces 23 additional talc and amianto demandas from plaintiffs in California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland, South Carolina, Delaware, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.
The company’s attorneys “believe these casos are without merit and intend to challenge them vigorously.”
Secondhand Talcum Powder Asbestos Exposure Lawsuit
On January 7, 2016, Wisconsin resident Steven P. Schultz and wife Kimberly Schultz filed a pleito against several empresas. They claimed secondhand amianto exposure from his mother’s talcum powder caused Steven to develop mesotelioma.
El caso was filed not only against Colgate-Palmolive but also against Coty, Inc., Cyprus Amax Minerals, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Pfizer, Inc., and Whittaker Clark & Daniels, Inc.
The plaintiffs afirmar that Steven Schultz’s mother used the talcum powder (Cashmere Bouquet) throughout the 1960s and 1970s, as well as Coty Airspun Face Powder from the late 1960s until the 1980s.
Steven Schultz alleged that secondhand exposición al amianto in the products caused him to develop mesotelioma. He’s now seeking daños y perjuicios for mental and physical anguish, permanent disability, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of earning capacity, and medical bills.
Kimberly Schultz is seeking daños y perjuicios for deprival of monetary benefits, mental stress, spousal support, and household support.
Talc Supplier and Industrial Talc Lawsuits
Talc suppliers and empresas that use industrial talc products have also faced mesotelioma demandas:
- Whittaker, Clark & Daniels. In 2013, talc supplier Whittaker, Clark & Daniels lost a lawsuit to a New Jersey woman who developed mesothelioma secondhand after her father came home in asbestos-ridden work clothes. The plaintiff was awarded $2 million.
- Imerys Talc America and Vanderbilt Minerals. In 2017, a California jury awarded Richard Booker’s family over $22 million for his wrongful death due to mesothelioma. Booker worked with paints that contained talc contaminated with asbestos. The talc came from suppliers Imerys Talc America and Vanderbilt Minerals. Both companies were held liable.
- Vanderbilt Minerals. In 2018, Vanderbilt Minerals settled a mesothelioma lawsuit brought against the company. Robert Lord worked with industrial talc in Vancerbilt’s ceramic tiles. His case went to trial, but Vanderbilt ended up settling with Lord for an undisclosed amount.
Am I Eligible for a Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit?
Si has desarrollado mesotelioma and you think talcum products might have caused it, contact an experienced mesotelioma abogado.
Mesotelioma demandas are complex and intricate, and a abogado experienced in this sort of litigation will be able to direct you. Remember to keep copies of all of your medical documentation, which will make the process of determining if you have a caso run more smoothly.
In general, however, if you’ve developed mesotelioma using talcum powder products, you more than likely have a valid caso.
Choosing a Top Talcum Powder Lawyer
Talcum powder demandas are part of an emerging trend, but there are already abogados and firms experienced in handling these casos. Choose an amianto o abogado especializado en mesotelioma o law firm with relevant expertise for the best outcome.
They should have proven experience with similar casos and wins for clients like you. Only experts in amianto and talcum powder can provide the resource necessary to asentarse your caso successfully.
Time Limitations on Talcum Powder Lawsuits
Another important aspect to remember is that if you think you may have developed mesotelioma from talcum powder, you’ll need to consult with an abogado as soon as possible.
Each state in the U.S. has its own statute of limitations for mesotelioma casos, meaning that you have a certain amount of time from the day you were diagnosed with the disease. Statutes of limitation range from one year to six years from the day you received the mesothelioma diagnosis.
Compensation for Talcum Powder Lawsuits
It’s difficult to determine exactly how much compensación you’re entitled to for your caso. Several things factor into the total daños y perjuicios, including how long you’ve lived with mesotelioma, the stage of the disease, your age, how you were exposed, the state you live in, and more.
So far, however, as seen in past talcum powder pleito verdicts, the compensación tends to be generous.
Compensación will also depend upon whether you asentarse your caso or take it to trial.
Whereas most mesotelioma demandas are handled out of corte, sometimes, such as a Colgate-Palmolive caso, the defendant would rather fight the charges instead of owning up to their responsibility.
Asentamientos typically have a lower payout than trials, but at the same time, you have assured a victory, and the process is over quicker.
Trials, on the other hand, take longer than asentamientos, and there is no guarantee of victory. Yet, verdicts rendered in the plaintiff’s favor after a trial usually result in a high compensación payout.
Additional Help and Resources for Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Victims
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesotelioma o amianto-relacionado pulmón cáncer, it’s important to understand your choices, legal rights, and medical options. You may be entitled to compensación for mesotelioma treatments, lost wages, physical pain, emotional suffering, and much more. Don’t forget to fill out our form to get our free Financial Compensación Packet, filled with information on seasoned amianto y mesotelioma attorneys. If you need additional assistance, feel free to contact us at 800-793-4540.
