Thousands Sue Johnson & Johnson in UK Over Alleged Talcum Powder Cancer Risks
Johnson & Johnson and its consumer health arm, Kenvue, face a lawsuit in the UK over possible cancer risks from their talcum powder.
Thousands of people in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson & Johnson, accusing the firm of knowingly selling talcum powder contaminated with asbestos.
- Over 3,000 people allege they or a family member developed forms of ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from using Johnson's baby powder between 1965 and 2023.
- A lawsuit has been filed by KP Law at the High Court in London seeking damages against the pharmaceutical giant.
- This lawsuit also includes Kenvue UK, which was split from J&J in 2023 and now operates as a separate business.
Both minerals, when in their fibrous form, are classified as asbestos and linked to potentially deadly cancers.
No comment from Johnson & Johnson is available at this time.
Author's summary: Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talcum powder cancer risks.
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