Talc, asbestos, and a generation of preventable diagnoses.
Johnson & Johnson's talc-based powders face tens of thousands of claims linking long-term genital use to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
- 60,000
- Claims filed
- $9B+ committed
- Recovered to date
- 2
- Studies cited
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Were you exposed to or treated with this product?
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Overview
Talc-based body powders have been associated with ovarian cancer when used habitually in the genital area, and with mesothelioma where the talc was contaminated with asbestos. Decades of internal testing and litigation have produced substantial settlements and a global withdrawal of talc-based products from North American shelves.
Who may qualify
- Regular use of talc-based body powder in the genital area for several years
- Diagnosis of ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, or another qualifying condition
- Product-use history that can be established through purchase records or testimony
- Filing within your state's limitations period
Documented injuries & conditions
Medical studies & evidence
Genital Powder Use and Ovarian Cancer
Journal of the American Medical Association · 2024
Talc and Asbestos
IARC Monographs · 2012
Litigation updates
2026-03-05
Bankruptcy strategy under continued scrutiny
Claims continue against the reorganized liability entity, and courts are addressing the treatment of present and future claims.
Frequently asked questions
No. Both ovarian cancer claims from talc use and mesothelioma claims tied to asbestos contamination in talc have been pursued, on separate scientific theories.
Your Talcum Powder (Ovarian Cancer) claim may still be viable.
Limitations periods vary by state and by claim type. A three-minute review confirms whether your file is still within the filing window.