As we all know, talcum powder has been a popular personal care product among people of different ages worldwide. To our knowledge, an authorized study published in a journal flickered the flame of doubt regarding the carcinogenic element present in the brand product. In the early phase of the 1970s, scientists found the connection between the application of talcum powder on female private parts and ovarian cancer. The care product has been made to stand at the door of the judiciary with the proven claim that the baby powder poses a risk of fatal illnesses like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. 

Talcum baby powder is a staple in every American household and beyond.

However, with the raging fire among users regarding its usability and proven risk factors, tens of thousands of victims have lodged talcum powder lawsuits when they started developing the cancerous symptoms after a certain number of years of product use.

According to the lawsuits against talcum powder manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson and others, the product contains asbestos, but the manufacturers didn’t warn the public about the possibility despite knowing the truth. In this blog, we will discuss the what’s been average settlement of talcum powder lawsuits to date in 2025. Let’s read the full blog to learn more about the average case payouts and settlements this year. 

Asbestos: Exposure to the Carcinogenic Risk

Talc is a natural, soft mineral – the base content of talcum powder. The material has also been the core component of baby powder, cosmetics, and personal care products. Talc contains asbestos, which has already been associated with several types of cancers. Cancer victims who had used the talc powder-based products might have breathed in or swallowed asbestos without knowledge. The asbestos fibers entangle the healthy tissues in the body and damage them, where the cells mutate and turn cancerous. The product has been primarily linked with diseases like lung cancer, ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, and other life-threatening diseases. 

Qualifying Criteria to File A Talcum Powder Lawsuit

Individuals who have developed asbestos-related health concerns from their exposure to talc might meet the talcum powder lawsuit criteria. You can sue the product manufacturers if – 

• You or any of your loved ones who have used talc-based baby powder regularly for a long time
• You or any of your loved ones who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, or another type of cancer

Contact our mass tort attorneys at People For Law to know more about the criteria-related information if you feel you have been a victim of the mishap.

Average Payout for Talcum Powder Lawsuit  

Recently, one of the top manufacturer brands, Johnson & Johnson, offered a considerable talcum powder settlement amounting to nearly $10 billion.  On Monday, 31st March 2025, a U.S. bankruptcy judge rejected the proposal to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming that its baby powder and other talc-based products cause ovarian cancer. The verdict marks the third time the company’s bankruptcy strategy failed before the law. 

Johnson and Johnson has been trying to end the case liability through a subsidiary company’s bankruptcy, after its two attempts on the same failed in the court. 

The process is ongoing. According to the attorneys, the settlement won’t suffice for the women who filed the complaint against the J&J products causing cancer.

Talcum powder products are slowly being removed from the market. 

Victims who file talc powder cancer lawsuits are always encouraged to consult our Talcum Powder lawsuit attorneys to take the litigation process responsibly to bring just outcome.

Unless you have received a settlement or verdict for your losses in the same claim against the defendants or you have not been actively involved in the legal procedure, you can file the lawsuit while meeting the eligibility criteria. As per the settlements offered and received in verdicts, talcum powder lawsuit attorneys have assessed that the lawsuit settlement amount can range somewhere between $1 to $100,000 million. Connect with our attorneys to know more about the potential average settlement cost you can draw from your case. We are committed to serving you. 

Talcum Powder Lawsuit Settlements in 2025

April 2025

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez disapproves of the settlement approached by J&J on terms of bankruptcy, saying the proposal lacks adequate support from the women who filed the lawsuit. For the third time, the company failed in its initiative to avoid liability through bankruptcy. 

March 2025

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez is set to rule whether J&J subsidiary Red River Talc declares bankruptcy and moves forward with the said settlement, which would resolve the claims against J&J products causing Ovarian cancer. If the judge approves, the victims would receive compensation faster. However, the plaintiff party attorneys say the money received won’t suffice the injuries.  

February 2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs challenge Johnson and Johnson’s attempts to resolve tens of thousands of ovarian cancer lawsuits for $8 billion through bankruptcy. The health agencies’ settlement proposal should be dismissed as it would prevent them from receiving adequate health care costs associated with talc ovarian cancer. 

January 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked for the standardized testing procedure for the detection of asbestos in personal care products. The FDA specified the testing methods to be followed in case of J&J product detection. In case of failure to comply, the product would be termed as ‘adulterated’ under the FDA and Cosmetic Act. After finalization, the rule would help the consumers move forward against the alleged manufacturers. 

December 2024

Talcum powder lawsuits have offered the victims and their family members millions of dollars in settlement. The judge who oversaw the Johnson & Johnson bankruptcy case had paused all the ovarian claims against the company in New Jersey. J&J has proposed paying nearly $8 billion to settle ongoing and future ovarian cancer talc lawsuits through a legal maneuver. 

Connect with Our Talcum Powder Attorneys 

At People for Law, we sympathize with you for the pain and suffering caused to you unethically. Our expert attorneys understand the complex emotions involved in the talcum powder lawsuit. Our attorneys are dedicated to supporting you throughout your litigation journey. Contact us at People For Law to get the best legal assistance on your way to justice.