Thousands sue Johnson & Johnson in UK over baby powder cancer claims
Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over cancer claims
- Thousands of individuals in the UK are pursuing legal action against Johnson & Johnson, alleging its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer or mesothelioma.
- Up to 3,000 claimants are seeking damages at the High Court in London, asserting they or a family member developed illnesses from using Johnson’s Baby Powder.
- Lawyers for the claimants allege Johnson & Johnson "concealed" the risk of asbestos contamination in its talc for decades.
- Michael Rawlinson KC, for the group of people bringing the claim, claimed in court documents that J&J suppressed information, lobbied regulators, and sponsored studies to downplay health dangers, acting in bad faith to protect its product and profits.
- Kenvue, a former J&J subsidiary, maintains that the talc used in Johnson’s Baby Powder was compliant with regulations, did not contain asbestos, and does not cause cancer.