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J&J Faces 3,000 Claim Lawsuit Over Talcum Powder Asbestos

10/16/2025

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Johnson & Johnson (J&J) faces a UK talcum-powder lawsuit filed by KP Law.
The suit covers more than 3,000 claimants alleging asbestos exposure from the powder.
Claimants say the contamination caused mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.
The filing says J&J knew of contamination as early as the 1960s and did not warn.
J&J denies the allegations, asserting the powder met safety standards and contained no asbestos.

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Johnson & Johnson (J&J) faces a UK talcum-powder lawsuit filed by KP Law.
The suit covers more than 3,000 claimants alleging asbestos exposure from the powder.
Claimants say the contamination caused mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.
The filing says J&J knew of contamination as early as the 1960s and did not warn.
J&J denies the allegations, asserting the powder met safety standards and contained no asbestos.