Talcum powder contains talc as the core component, which is a soft mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. Talcum powder helps absorb moisture and decrease the friction of the skin. For the last many decades, talcum powder has become the primary ingredient in...
Talcum powder, once considered a household name, has become a focal point of intense legal and health scrutiny. Allegations that prolonged use may increase cancer risks, particularly ovarian cancer, have led to widespread litigation and calls for regulatory changes....
Why did Talcum Powder Face so Many Lawsuits? Simply because talcum powder is carcinogenic due to the presence of asbestos in it. Talcum powder, made from talc or hydrated magnesium silicate is often found contaminated with asbestos because both are often found close...
The Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) has just published a study that fits the bill for thousands of plaintiffs from the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson (J & J). The company argues that there is no causal link between mesothelioma and baby powder....
Over the years, certain body washes, including baby powder, have become a staple in many women’s hygiene routine. Baby powder, as well as other popular body washes, may contain talc, which has been linked to ovarian cancer. Talcum powder cancer lawsuits allege...
The Johnson & Johnson Group has submitted a new offer to settle lawsuits related to ovarian cancer. These offers arise from litigation over the use of its talcum powder against the company and its subsidiaries in the U.S. The reorganization proposal has been...
Not represented by another law firm for an acetaminophen-related claim.
Representative is the mother of the child.
Child is under the age of 18.
Mother took acetaminophen-containing products during the second trimester or third trimester of her pregnancy.
Child has been diagnosed with one of the following types of autism:
Autism Spectrum Disorder or is suspected to have Autism Spectrum Disorder and is willing to obtain a formal diagnosis.
Asperger’s Syndrome
Kanner’s Syndrome
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Not Otherwise Specified (PDD NOS)
Autistic Disorder
EXCLUDING FACTORS
Mother suffered one or more of the following complications during pregnancy: Gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, or an infection and related fever that required the mother’s hospitalization.
Child is diagnosed with one or more of the following: Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, or Tuberous Sclerosis.
Mother used one or more SSRI drugs (commonly prescribed antidepressants) while pregnant: Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), Sertraline (Zoloft).
Mother used any of the following substances while pregnant: Alcohol, any illegal drugs, including marijuana and tobacco.
One of the child’s parents is diagnosed with autism.
Mother was over age 38 at the time of birth.
The biological father must be 45 years or younger at the time of birth.
One or more of the child’s siblings is diagnosed with autism unless the sibling also satisfies this intake criteria.
