Johnson and Johnson has agreed to pull baby powder containing talc from shelves in 2023. Their new formula is based on corn starch instead. This is in response to allegations that the original product containing talc has been linked with cancer.

The company is also facing more than 40,000 lawsuits in the US related to other problems with contamination in their products related to asbestos. Corn starch-based products from the company are already sold all around the world, and the company claims that this is in keeping with global trends.

Class Action Suits Involving Baby Power

There have been thousands of lawsuits opened with regard to this issue with Johnson and Johnson products over the last ten years. The company appealed for bankruptcy but was denied and was asked to start trial proceedings for a class action suit related to the damage that has been caused to the health of customers who have purchased their products.

Lawyers working on the various class action suits indicate that and Johnson has not brought adequate funds to the table to be able to resolve these issues satisfactorily. The bankruptcy proceedings, which were started in 2021, have also hampered the class action cases that have been brought against the giant company.

While the potentially cancer-causing products have been pulled from the shelves at this time, this does not address the problems of those who were impacted by the unhealthy ingredients in the products.

What Does Filing a Class Action Lawsuit Entail?

Class action lawsuits are different from regular cases that are brought to trial. These cases are based on potentially hundreds of complaints that are all handled in the same case. These cases are all part of a “class” of people who have been harmed by the actions of a company or a person.

These cases can take many years to resolve, as they often involve hundreds of claimants, hours of testimony, and many legal representatives. The dispersal of funds related to the court case is usually handled shortly after the case has been closed. Those who were involved in the case will get their portion of the payout related to the damages named in the suit.

How Many People Are Involved in the Johnson and Johnson Class Action Suit?

At this time, there are 51,300 people involved in the class action suit related to Johnson and Johnson baby powder. There are also many cases that are not part of the class action suit that have been filed for the same issue.

The judge involved in the class action suit says that he doesn’t expect that none of the cases will be heard until 2024. Those who have been harmed by the actions of Johnson and Johnson will have to wait years to be given any kind of compensation for their suffering. Johnson and Johnson, for their part, have been largely unresponsive other than pulling products from the shelves of stores and stating that they will use new formulas that are safe for consumers.

Class action cases are critical to hold businesses accountable for their actions when they endanger public health and safety. There has already been $2.1 billion paid out on other cases related to those who have gotten cancer from Johnson and Johnson products. This is a small drop in the bucket of what is due to those who have been harmed by the company’s products, but maybe it is better than no acknowledgment at all.

Which Cancers Qualify for Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuits?

If you used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder continuously for a period of years and have been diagnosed with any of the following cancers, you may be eligible for significant compensation:

• Ovarian cancer: Ovarian cancer is the primary disease linked to talcum powder. Long-term genital application increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
• Primary Peritoneal Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Fallopian Tube Cancer / Invasive Fallopian Tube Cancer

These cancers have been the primary focus of many of the Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder lawsuits which have settled for anywhere between $100,000 and $1 million. If you have been diagnosed with Ovarian cancer, Colon Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, or Fallopian Tube Cancer / Invasive Fallopian Tube Cancer, and have been exposed to J&J Talcum Powder, it’s crucial to speak with a specialized lawyer to explore your options.

Class Action Lawsuits Can be Beneficial to Public Health

While there are not large settlement payments that are offered to those who have suffered at the hands of large corporations making faulty products, being involved in these cases can have a huge impact on the behavior of companies who are in the wrong. Those who stand up for public well-being and health have limited choices through which they can take action, but being involved in a class action suit does help to put weight behind the case.

If you have been harmed by a major corporation and believe that a lawsuit needs to be organized against this company, legal professionals can help. Class action lawsuits are done for the public good, and legal teams often specialize specifically in these kinds of cases. Reaching out to the right legal team can help to make a difference for you and everyone who could have also been impacted by the actions of a major corporation or large business.

Each step should be taken with careful consideration, especially in regards to the eligibility criteria and the expertise of the attorney you choose.
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