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In the third consecutive talcum powder trial, a St. Louis City jury award plaintiff Deborah Giannecchini $2.57 million in compensatory damages and 67.5 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson and the Imerys Talc America defendants for their talc-containing personal hygiene product. Per the evidence, Ms. Giannecchini developed ovarian cancer after long term use of the talc product.

Giannecchini, 46, alleged J&J knew talc particles could travel up the fallopian tubes to the ovaries and cause cancer, but withheld the information from the public due to the popularity of brands like Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower.

Per Bloomberg News:

The company should have provided a warning label on the product to let consumers decide whether to use talc, one juror Billie Ray, 76, of St. Louis, said after the trial. “It seemed like Johnson & Johnson didn’t pay attention,” she said. “It seemed like they didn’t care.”

Giannecchini appeared overwhelmed by the verdict. “I’ve waited for a long time for this,” she said. “I’ve wanted this so badly.”

This is the third substantial talc verdict against J&J this year alone with two other separate verdicts in the amount of $55 million and $72 million as well.

Jury Awards $72 Million for Talcum Powder Injuries Related to Ovarian Cancer

J&J Suffers Another Legal Defeat in Talcum Powder Case ($55 Million)

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The attorneys at Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC believe in holding corporations accountable when their products cause consumers significant harm. Talcum powder manufacturers failed to warn consumers of the potential risks with using their product.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder, we can help you recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, or funeral expenses if your loved one has died. The law has strict time limits for these types of cases, so please reach out to us today.

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