Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit
The Oakland mesothelioma lawsuit against J&J had closing arguments yesterday. The plaintiff, who is 24 years old, recounted his personal story of anxiety and despair after his cancer diagnosis.
J&J has been awarded a variety of defense verdicts over the past 14 months in talcum-powder trials. One huge ruling could alter the talcum-powder spectrum.
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelium. This is the lining of the membrane or lining that covers certain body organs. Mesothelioma can be caused by cancerous cells within the lining of the mesothelium. This rare cancer can develop in those who have been exposed asbestos.
Asbestos is an assortment of minerals that contain thin fibers. It was used for a variety of purposes, including insulation as well as fire retardants, and in manufacturing and construction. Exposure to asbestos typically occurs in the workplace such as construction as well as the U.S. Navy, and mining. Workers in these industries are at greater risk of exposure to mesothelioma.
The diagnosis of mesothelioma can be difficult and require a number tests. A doctor can test for the amount of fluid that is accumulating in the chest or abdomen, or remove a sample of the mesothelium for examination under a microscope. Doctors can diagnose mesothelioma based on the results. A biopsy is typically the only way to determine mesothelioma.
Patients and their families who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma are confronted with a number of financial issues. They also have to deal with the pain, suffering and a diminished ability to earn a living that comes along with mesothelioma treatments. These expenses add up quickly, especially when patients or family members require various forms of treatment.
Mesothelioma can be fatal, and typically takes years to develop symptoms. Symptoms may range from fatigue to bloody coughing, and difficulty breathing. Frequently, these symptoms don't manifest until several years or even decades after the initial exposure to asbestos.
If mesothelioma develops, it is classified as either benign or malignant. Melotothelium-related benign tumors are not cancerous and do not develop into other parts of the body. Malignant mesothelioma, on the other hand is a serious and rapidly growing cancer that is rapidly growing.
A mesothelioma lawsuit settlement is an option where the victims or their heirs file a lawsuit against the companies responsible for asbestos exposure, and in exchange the company pays a lump sum to the victim. The compensation is used to pay medical bills, funeral costs and living expenses.
How Does Asbestos cause Mesothelioma?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is usually found in close association with talc. Because the two minerals have similar geological features, many asbestos workers were also exposed to talcum. If talcum powder is made from raw materials that contain asbestos, then those who use the product may be at risk of developing mesothelioma. The exposure to asbestos can be experienced in a variety of other ways. For example, asbestos-contaminated talcum powder could have been used in asbestos-reinforced cosmetics and personal hygiene products such as mascara, lipstick, foundation and deodorant.
Asbest-contaminated talcum powder also used in industrial formulations, which exposed workers in mining and manufacturing industries. Workers who handled these talcum-powder-containing products could have brought the dust back home on their clothing and shoes and exposed their families to asbestos.
Women who use talcum powder for feminine hygiene have a high risk of developing mesothelioma since the dust can infiltrate the genital area and cause cancer. The asbestos-contaminated talcum powder can also be inhaled, which can lead to pleural mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma symptoms typically take decades to show up, which means those who have been exposed to asbestos-containing talcum powder over prolonged periods of time are at greater risk. The type of mesothelioma containing asbestos determines the symptoms and prognosis. Pleural mesothelioma is usually associated with coughing, chest pain and difficulty breathing. Peritoneal Mesothelioma may cause abdominal pain, swelling, and distension. Pericardial mesothelioma can cause symptoms such as heart murmurs, heart palpitations and fever.
Lawyers who have experience in mesothelioma lawsuits know that asbestos exposure can happen in many ways and from many different sources. Anyone suffering from mesothelioma or a family member suffering from symptoms that are related to the disease, must speak with a mesothelioma attorney as soon as they are able to.
Mesothelioma lawyers can assist victims get compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. An attorney can look over medical reports, test results, and other evidence to determine the victim's best strategy to seek compensation.
Where can YouTube find an attorney for Pleural Mesothelioma who is specialized in Talcum Powder?
Talcum powder is a mineral that has been mined and used a feminine hygiene product for more than a century. However, it has been linked with several types of cancer including ovarian and mesothelioma cancer. A talcum-powder lawsuit could aid you in obtaining compensation if you have been diagnosed as having mesothelioma, cancer of the ovary or any other related costs. A qualified talcum powder attorney from The Carlson Law Firm can evaluate your case and determine whether you have a legal case against Johnson & Johnson.
In the past few months two juries from different states have awarded substantial verdicts against Johnson & Johnson in talcum-powder mesothelioma lawsuits. In one case, a jury gave $18.1 to the family of woman who died from mesothelioma that was caused by asbestos in J&J's talcum products. In a second mesothelioma-related talcum powder trial, a jury awarded $29 million to the family of the plaintiff in a wrongful-death case.
A third talcum powder mesothelioma case against J&J is set to go to trial this month. Lawyers representing the woman claim that she contracted mesothelioma as a result of using J&J talcum to cleanse her vagina over a span of decades. The lawsuit asserts that J&J did not warn consumers about the dangers of talcum-powder mesothelioma. This resulted in her suffering and death.
Seven new cancer cases involving talcum powder have been added to the Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) against Johnson & Johnson. The MDL contains more than 16,000 claims of women who were diagnosed with cancer of the ovary after using talcum powder from J&J.
The MDL was created after a judge decided that J&J's baby powder and other talcum powder products were linked to cancer of the ovary in a variety of instances. J&J has denied the allegations, however testing of old bottles of J&J powders taken in homes of individuals and even from the J&J corporate headquarters have revealed that these products may contain dangerous asbestos.
J&J's bankruptcy is slowing down settlement negotiations. However our talcum lawyers continue to fight for the victims and their families. Our team will continue to update this page with settlement information as it becomes available.
What are the potential damages in the pleural mesothelioma involving talcum powder case?
Asbestos patients who develop mesothelioma might be entitled to compensation for medical costs, lost income as well as discomfort and pain. You can also be awarded compensation for emotional distress and loss of companionship due to mesothelioma. Compensation is also available in the event of the death of loved family members.
Pleural mesothelioma is a form of mesothelioma diagnosed in people who have used talcum products that are contaminated with asbestos. This type of cancer affects the lining of the lungs and is potentially fatal. Many victims claim that asbestos-contaminated talcum powder from Johnson & Johnson and other manufacturers caused their mesothelioma.
Plaintiffs claim that J&J was aware of asbestos-related risks in its talcum powder, and other talcum product, but failed inform consumers. They assert that J&J also concealed asbestos test results and conducted flawed testing.
Johnson & Johnson faces numerous lawsuits from women who have developed ovarian cancer due to the use of its talcum powder. They believe that Johnson & Johnson was aware of the connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer for decades, but continued to promote its powder as safe.
The lawsuits involving talcum powder against Johnson & Johnson allege that asbestos is present in the talc which is mined to be used in J&J's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products. Talcum powder is used on genitals, and inhalation of the powder could result in asbestos fibers becoming trapped in the lung. These asbestos fibers have been recognized to cause serious illness such as ovarian cancer, and lung fibrosis.
J&J denies the allegations and claims their talcum powder products are safe. However, the talcum powder litigation has already led to billions of dollars in payouts to mesothelioma patients and their families.
The law firm of Cooney & Conway represents clients who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or any other asbestos-related disease, due to long-term exposure to the talcum powder. The lawyers at Cooney & Conway are skilled in dealing with mesothelioma cases involving talcum powder and can assist you in understanding your legal rights. Contact us today to receive a no-cost case evaluation.