Published by A jury in St. Louis has granted $70 million in compensation to a California woman who got ovarian cancer following years of utilizing Johnson’s Baby Powder for personal hygiene purposes.
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November 1, 2016 – The jury ruled that plaintiff Deborah Giannecchini is owed $575,000 in economic damages and $2 million in compensatory damages for her injuries. Additionally, they said that Johnson & Johnson should pay $65 million in punitive damages, while talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc. should pay $2.5 million.
The award falls short of what Giannecchini had originally demanded — over $285 million in total — but is still among the stiffest penalties ever leveled against Johnson & Johnson. In February, a St. Louis Circuit Court jury found that J&J failed to warn the public and conspired to hide the truth about the health risks of its talcum powder products, awarding the family of Jackie Fox $10 million in actual damages and $62 million in punitive damages.
Giannecchini alleged in her complaint that J&J casually dismissed the talcum powder cancer link and actively falsified medical records to hide it. The massive award was necessary to force the healthcare giant to change its ways, according to the lawsuit.
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The suit further alleged that J&J had been urged since at least 1982 to include warning labels on its talcum powder products but failed to do so, leading to Giannecchini’s Stage 4 ovarian cancer and resulting complications that have greatly reduced her life expectancy.
As a result of her injuries, Giannecchini was forced to have many organs removed, including her spleen, part of her stomach and colon, as well as her ovaries and uterus. If there had been a warning on the labeling of Johnson’s Baby Powder not to use it on the genitals, she would not have done it and wouldn’t have gotten cancer, according to the lawsuit.
Other Johnson’s baby powder lawsuits:
- Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit in California
- Johnson’s Baby Powder Lawsuit Filed in West Virginia
- Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Suit St. Louis
See all related product liability lawsuits our attorneys covered so far.
FAQs
1. What Are the Common Allegations in California Baby Powder Lawsuits?
California baby powder lawsuits often allege that the product caused cancer, particularly ovarian cancer, due to its talcum powder content, which is claimed to contain harmful asbestos.
2. How Can I Determine if I Have a Valid Claim for a Baby Powder Lawsuit in California?
To determine if you have a valid claim, consult a lawyer to assess your medical history, product use, and any potential link between the baby powder and health issues.
3. What Types of Compensation Might Be Available in a California Baby Powder Lawsuit?
Compensation in a California baby powder lawsuit may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages, depending on the severity of the harm and the case’s specifics.
Do I Have a Baby Powder Lawsuit?
The Pharmaceutical Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in baby powder lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.
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