Texas Talcum Powder Cancer Lawyer Reviews Talc Baby Powder Lawsuits and Helps People Who Have Used Baby Powder, Shower to Shower Products, and other Forms of Talcum Powder and Have Later Developed Ovarian Cancer or Mesothelioma by Texas Talcum Powder Cancer Lawyer Jason S. Coomer

From the desk of Texas talcum powder cancer lawyer Jason S. Coomer: Recent scientific studies and Talc baby powder lawsuits have determined that some forms of talc with asbestos fibers have been used in talcum powder products sold to the public. These products include Baby Powder, Shower to Shower Products, and other forms of talcum powder that have been marketed to women. These products may increase the user's risk of developing ovarian cancer or mesothelioma. If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma and have used these products you may have a viable claim. Further, if you have lost a loved one from ovarian cancer or mesothelioma and this person used talcum powder, your family may have a viable claim. For more information on this topic or a potential claim, please feel free to contact Texas talcum powder cancer lawyer Jason Coomer via e-mail message or or use our contact form.

Talc is A Naturally Occurring Silicate Mineral That is Mined From Rock Deposits

Talc is a naturally occurring silicate mineral that is mined from the earth's crust. Many companies mine and use talc for many different uses including ceramics, paints, and talcum/baby powder. However, there are different types of talc available and several do not contain asbestos fibers. In fact, selling talcum powder with asbestos fibers has been illegal in the United States for decades. Unfortunately, some companies to save money on costs, have used talc with asbestos fibers in it. These companies have also sold these dangerous asbestos-laden talc-based products to the public.

Several Manufacturers Sold Asbestos-laden Talc-Based Products to the Public and Targeted Women

Recent lawsuits and studies have determined that several manufacturers sold asbestos-laden talc-based products to the public. Further, these companies knew that they were marketing these dangerous products to women. More specifically, these companies designed these dangerous products and marketing of these products for use by women and on babies. These talc-based products included several types of baby powders and after shower powders.

These dangerous asbestos-laden products have caused many women to develop cancer including ovarian cancer and Mesothelioma. Further, these companies including Johnson & Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, CVS, Rite Aid, Family Dollar, and Angel of Mine are now the target of numerous lawsuits. The lawsuits are being filed by women who have used these defective products and who have developed cancer. Further, families of women who have died from ovarian cancer and Mesothelioma are also filing lawsuits on behalf of their lost loved ones.

Texas Talcum Powder Cancer Lawyers Are Accepting Cases Regarding Defective Baby Powder and Talcum Powder

Texas Talcum powder cancer lawyers are currently reviewing baby powder cancer and talcum powder cancer cases. To qualify, there needs to be an exposure to these talcum powder products. There also needs to be a diagnosis of cancer including ovarian cancer or Mesothelioma.

Several Juries Who Have Heard Baby Powder Cancer Cases Have Award Large Verdicts to People and Their Families

Several juries have already heard some early trials on baby powder and talcum powder cases. Some of these juries who reviewed the documentation as to what the manufacturers knew about the dangers of these products have awarded very large verdicts against the manufacturers. More specifically, one jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.69 billion to 22 women who developed ovarian cancer or Mesothelioma from Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products. Further, another jury order Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million to a woman who developed ovarian cancer after using baby powder. Yet another jury awards a woman suffering Mesothelioma $325 million after she used Shower to Shower and Baby Powder for over two decades. Overall, juries who have seen the evidence against these manufacturers are angered and awarding large damages against these manufacturers.

New Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits Are Still Being Filed By Talcum Powder Cancer Attorneys

If you or a loved one have used these products and have developed cancer including ovarian cancer or Mesothelioma, it is important to move forward in filing your claim. Potential statutes of limitations may apply to these cases and it is important for individuals and these families to file claims, prior to any statute of limitations can bar their claims. A Talcum powder cancer attorney can advise you on potential statute of limitations. Additionally, over 11,000 cases are currently pending, these cases are expected to move into settlement groups in the near future. If these cases begin to settle, it is typically extremely beneficial to be in the earlier groups.

Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Can Save Lives And Increase a Woman's Chance of Survival

Ovarian cancer is a hard to detect form of cancer that forms in a woman's ovary. It commonly results in abnormal cells that have the ability to metastasize to other parts of a woman's body. When ovarian cancer begins, there may be no or only vague symptoms. Symptoms do become more noticeable as the cancer progresses. These symptoms may include bloating, pelvic pain, abdominal swelling, and loss of appetite, among others. Common areas to which the cancer may spread include the lining of the abdomen, lining of the bowel and bladder, lymph nodes, lungs, and liver. If ovarian cancer is caught and treated in an early stage, it may be curable. Treatment usually includes some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Ovarian Cancer Can Be Difficult To Detect and Has a 45% Five-Year Survival Rate

Ovarian cancer is a cancer that forms in an ovary. It results in abnormal cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. When this process begins, there may be no or only vague symptoms. Symptoms become more noticeable as the cancer progresses. These symptoms may include bloating, pelvic pain, abdominal swelling, and loss of appetite, among others. Common areas to which the cancer may spread include the lining of the abdomen, lining of the bowel and bladder, lymph nodes, lungs, and liver.

The most common type of ovarian cancer, comprising more than 95% of cases, is ovarian carcinoma. There are five main subtypes of ovarian carcinoma, of which high-grade serous is most common. These tumors are believed to start in the cells covering the ovaries, though some may form at the Fallopian tubes. Less common types of ovarian cancer include germ cell tumors and sex cord stromal tumors. A diagnosis of ovarian cancer is confirmed through a biopsy of tissue, usually removed during surgery.

If ovarian cancer is caught and treated in an early stage, it may be curable. Treatment usually includes some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Outcomes depend on the extent of the disease and the subtype of the cancer present. The overall five-year survival rate in the United States is 45%.

Talc Manufacturer Announces That It Will Stop Selling Talc-based Baby Powder In The U.S. And Canada

On May 19, 2020 the manufacturer stated that it will stop selling talc-based baby powder products in the United States and Canada. Previously, thousands of baby powder lawsuits or claims have been filed. Further, Talcum powder cancer lawyers and their clients have alleged that the talc was contaminated with asbestos. As a result, asbestos exposure can lead to cancers such as Mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.

Thousands Of Talc Baby Powder Lawsuits Continue To Be Filed By Talcum Powder Cancer Attorneys

Over 19,000 talc related cases have been filed in U.S. federal and state courts. More specifically, the Joint Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) has decided to consolidate the talc baby powder cases and assign them to Judge Freda L. Wolfson in the United States District Court of New Jersey. The MDL is styled "Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation". Centralization in this district allows the panel to assign this nationwide litigation to a forum with the necessary judicial resources and expertise to manage the litigation efficiently and in a manner convenient for the parties and witnesses. Jason Coomer and his co-counsel have extensive experience in working on cases that have been consolidated into Multidistrict Litigation in various areas of the country.

Texas Talcum Powder Cancer Lawyer Works On Baby Powder Lawsuits with Other Talc Powder Lawyers Throughout the United States and the World

Texas Talcum powder cancer lawyer Jason Coomer commonly works with other lawyers throughout Texas, the United States, and the World. He works with Houston Baby Powder Cancer Lawyers, San Antonio Talcum Powder Cancer Lawyers and other Cancer Death Lawyers. By sharing information and working together, his law firm and other firms throughout World are able to provide better lawsuit or claim representation for their clients.

If you have lost a loved one from Mesothelioma or Ovarian Cancer or have suffered from these cancers; and have been using talcum powder products, please report the adverse action to a treating medical doctor as soon as possible. For more information on this topic, please feel free to contact Talcum powder cancer Lawyer Jason Coomer, or use our online contact form.