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"Johnson & Johnson Hit with UK Lawsuits Tied to Talc and Cancer Claims"
Johnson & Johnson faces its first UK lawsuits alleging its talc products, particularly Baby powder, cause cancer, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, amid ongoing claims in the US.
- On Tuesday, a lawsuit was filed at the English High Court against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue UK Limited, representing over 3,000 claimants alleging cancer linked to talc products.
- The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that their ovarian cancer and mesothelioma diagnoses are due to using Baby powder containing talc potentially contaminated with asbestos.
- This case marks a significant development for Johnson & Johnson, which is already defending tens of thousands of similar claims in the United States regarding its Baby powder products.
Why It Matters
The emergence of these lawsuits in the United Kingdom highlights global concerns regarding the safety of Baby powder and talc products, potentially influencing public perception and regulatory scrutiny of consumer health products.