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Johnson and Johnson Ovarian Cancer Class Action

If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and used Johnson’s Baby Powder, Merchant Law believes there is a very good chance that we will be able to recover substantial compensation for you. We therefore encourage you to tell us about your case by filling out the form below. We will then be in further contact with you as the case progresses and will keep you updated of further developments.

 














     

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    Johnsons Class Action

    Merchant Law Group LLP has launched Canada-wide class action litigation against Johnson & Johnson seeking compensation for Canadian residents who have experienced ovarian cancer as a result of using J&J baby powder products (also known as talc products).

    Merchant Law Group LLP has launched Canada-wide class action litigation against Johnson & Johnson seeking compensation for Canadian residents who have experienced ovarian cancer as a result of using J&J baby powder products (also known as talc products).

    Ovarian cancer is developed by the abnormal or uncontrollable growth of ovarian cells which lead to malignant tumours causing cancer. Most of these cancers effect the epithelial cells covering the lining of the fallopian tube or ovary.

    Unfortunately, for many Canadian women prolonged use of Johnson and Johnson baby products containing “baby powder” has been scientifically linked to an increased risk of developing epithelial ovarian cancer.  Baby powder, also known as talcum powder, is made from talc, which consists mainly of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen.

    Baby powder is commonly used to prevent moisture and reduce friction in sensitive areas on both adults and children. Studies have shown that the prolonged use of products containing talcum powder can increase ones risk of developing ovarian cancer, particularly in instances where it is used regularly on a woman’s genital area. Over time, the use of baby powder on a woman’s genital area, whether it be applied to a woman’s underwear, tampons, sanitary napkins, or otherwise, is alleged to increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer.

    An estimated 3,000 Canadian women will be diagnosed with this cancer every year. An estimated 1,950 will die from it.

    A Missouri trial jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million in damages to the family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to her use of talc based baby powder for several decades. Jurors found the company liable for fraud, negligence and conspiracy, for their failure to warn consumers about the increased risk of cancer by use of their products. It is believed that Johnson & Johnson has known about these risks since the 1980s.

    If you wish to be kept informed as to the status of this case, please join our contact list for the Johnson & Johnson Class Action, by completing the form below. Please note, filling out the form below creates no financial obligation for you.

    IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE CONTACT LIST REGARDING THIS CLASS ACTION, PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW FORM. (Please note, providing your contact information creates no lawyer-client relationship or financial obligation. You are not charged any fee or cost for joining the contact list for this class action – our law firm would likely paid a contingency fee from the compensation recovered, if this class action is successful.)

    Innocent usage, deadly results.

    Baby powder is commonly used to prevent moisture and reduce friction in sensitive areas in both adults and children.

    Johnson and Johnson never warned women about the risks of applying this product to their underwear, tampons, or sanitary napkins. They did not warn them about using it to prevent diaper rash in babies.

     

    There is a demonstrable link between epithelial ovarian cancer and Johnson and Johnson baby powder.

    As early as 1971, researchers were finding particles of talc “embedded” in ovarian cancer tumors. Harvard Medical School had identified a 92% increased risk between women who used Johnson and Johnson baby powder and the risk of developing ovarian cancer.

    Numerous studies have pinpointed risks. The link is proven and known. Reuters reports that J&J went right on “insisting on the safety and purity of its iconic product.” But internal documents examined by the publication revealed that this major corporation even knew that some of their baby powder was tainted with carcinogenic asbestos…and did nothing.

    One lawsuit even indicates they specifically marketed the product to Black women.

    Baby powder is made from talc, which consists mainly of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Talc itself can serve as a carcinogenic substance. It is also often found in mines with asbestos.

    Right now, there is a push for a global ban is underway. Johnson and Johnson has already pulled the product from shelves in the United States and Canada, but that’s hardly recompense for the pain and suffering they’ve caused.

     

    A Case We Can Win

    A trial jury has already ordered Johnson and Johnson to pay $72 million in damages in the United States for the family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to her use of talc based baby powder for several decades. Jurors found the company liable for fraud, negligence, and conspiracy for their failure to warn consumers about the increased risk of cancer they faced while using their products.

    Merchant Law Group, LLP and our representative plaintiffs have been leading the way in Canada in terms of pursuing ovarian cancer compensation against Johnson & Johnson.

    Due to Johnson and Johnson recently seeking bankruptcy protection, negotiations are now underway to set up a protocol for compensation for individual Canadians who suffer from Johnson and Johnson-linked ovarian cancer.

     

    IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE CONTACT LIST FOR THIS CLASS ACTION OR TO SIMPLY GET MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW FORM OR EMAIL OUR LAW FIRM AT talc@merchantlaw.com

    You can view information regarding our Court decisions for this class action below:

    We have won dozens of high-profile class action cases, and we fight hard to get compensation for all class members who put their trust in us.

    Merchant Law Group has 10 offices across Canada, and is well-known for pursuing class action lawsuits in Canada including litigation regarding Winners/HomeSense, Cellular Phone Fees, BCE Dividends, GM Gasket Manifolds, Hip Implants, Lead Paint in Toys (and similar consumer products), Maple Leaf, Celebrex/Bextra, Vioxx, Sony, Residential Schools, and various other cases.

    Tony Merchant, Q.C. is known to be one of Canada’s most active litigators with more than 600 reported cases in Caselaw Journals, having argued thousands of cases before the Canadian and American courts, in trial and administrative courts, and the Courts of Appeal of various American and Canadian jurisdictions, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Tony Merchant, Q.C., has a long history in pursuing public policy cases and is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).

    If you wish to be kept informed as to the status of this case and wish to obtain compensation for the harm that has been done to you, then contact us today via the below initial contact form and/or email heidi@merchantlaw.com to speak with one of our lawyers ASAP.

    The harms that people have suffered as a result of the use of Johnson and Johnson baby powder are significant. The team at Merchant Law regrets that so many Canadian women have been put through so much pain and suffering. Add your name to the Johnson and Johnson Class Action Suit by filling out the form below.

    April 2023 Update:

    Johnson & Johnson Reaches $8.9 Billion Talc Settlement Amid Ovarian Cancer Class Action Lawsuits

    On April 3, 2023, the J&J company announced an $8.9 billion settlement proposal, which is subject to approval by a bankruptcy court but is supported by some plaintiffs’ attorneys. This settlement marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over Johnson & Johnson’s talc products and the alleged link to ovarian cancer.

    What is the Johnson & Johnson Ovarian Cancer Class Action?

    The Johnson & Johnson ovarian cancer class action is a group of lawsuits filed against the company alleging that their talc-based products caused ovarian cancer in women who used them regularly. The lawsuits claim that Johnson & Johnson knew about the potential risks associated with their products but failed to warn consumers adequately.

    The first lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over talc-based products causing ovarian cancer was filed in 2013. Since then, thousands of women have come forward with similar claims, and the number of lawsuits against the company has continued to grow. Merchant Law has launched lawsuits in Canada for Canadian women who have suffered from ovarian cancer with a link to J&J Baby Powder / Talcum Powder. If you think you may be affected, please sign up by filling out the form below.

    Johnson & Johnson’s Response to the Allegations

    Johnson & Johnson has consistently denied the allegations that their talc-based products caused ovarian cancer. They have argued that the products are safe and do not contain any harmful substances.

    However not surprisingly, and contrary to their stance that the prooduct is not at all harmful, in 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced that they would stop selling talc-based Baby Powder in the United States and Canada. However, the company maintains that the decision was not related to the lawsuits but was instead due to declining sales.

    The $8.9 Billion Talc Settlement announced on April 3, 2023

    The $8.9 billion settlement proposal announced by Johnson & Johnson on April 3, 2023, is intended to resolve the thousands of lawsuits filed against the company over their talc-based products. The settlement is subject to approval by a bankruptcy court and would be paid out to American and Canadian victims over several years.

    The settlement proposal includes compensation for women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and who can demonstrate that they used Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products regularly. The proposal also includes funding for research into the link between talc and ovarian cancer and requires Johnson & Johnson to include a warning on their talc-based products regarding the potential risk of ovarian cancer.

    The Future of Johnson & Johnson and Talc Products

    While the US$8.9 billion settlement proposal is a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, it is not the end of the story. The proposed settlement must be approved by a bankruptcy court, and it remains to be seen how many plaintiffs will accept the offer.

    Additionally, the settlement only covers lawsuits related to ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson still faces lawsuits related to other health problems allegedly caused by their talc-based products, such as mesothelioma.

    Regardless of the outcome of the settlement proposal, the controversy surrounding Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products and their alleged link to cancer is likely to continue. Consumers may become more hesitant to use these products, and the company may face continued legal action in the years to come.

     

    The $8.9 billion settlement proposal announced by Johnson & Johnson is a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over their talc-based products and their alleged link to ovarian cancer. While the proposed settlement still requires approval by a bankruptcy court, it could potentially provide compensation for thousands of individuals who have been affected by ovarian cancer.

     


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    Ajoutez votre nom au recours collectif Johnson and Johnson

    Johnson and Johnson est une société de 435 milliards de dollars. Ils peuvent se permettre de s’assurer que leurs produits sont sécuritaires .

    Pourtant, ils ont choisi la voie de l’opportunisme. Leur produit, poudre tac pour bébé Johnson and Johnson, a causé des torts incroyables à des milliers de Canadiennes.

    Le Demandeur représenté par notre Cabinet Merchant Law a obtenu l’autorisation d’exercer son action collective au nom du groupe du Québec.

    Chez les Canadiennes, le cancer de l’ovaire est la forme de cancer la plus grave.

    Le cancer de l’ovaire se développe lorsque les cellules ovariennes commencent à se développer de manière incontrôlable, se transformant en tumeurs malignes. La plupart de ces tumeurs affectent les cellules épithéliales recouvrant la muqueuse de la trompe de Fallope ou des ovaires. C’est la 5e forme de cancer la plus courante.

    On estime que 3 000 Canadiennes recevront un diagnostic de ce cancer chaque année et que 1 950 en mourront.

    Utilisation innocente, conséquences mortelles.

    La poudre pour bébé est couramment utilisée pour prévenir l’humidité et réduire la friction dans les zones sensibles chez les adultes et les enfants.

    Johnson and Johnson n’a jamais averti les femmes des risques liés à l’application de ce produit sur leurs sous-vêtements, tampons ou serviettes hygiéniques. Ils ne les ont pas avertis de son utilisation pour prévenir l’érythème fessier chez les bébés.

    Il existe un lien prouvable entre le cancer épithélial de l’ovaire et la poudre pour bébé Johnson and Johnson.

    Dès 1971, les chercheurs ont découvert des particules de talc “incrustées” dans les tumeurs cancéreuses de l’ovaire. La Harvard Medical School avait identifié un risque accru de 92% entre les femmes qui utilisaient de la poudre pour bébé Johnson and Johnson et le risque de développer un cancer de l’ovaire.

    De nombreuses études ont identifié les risques. Le lien est avéré et connu. Reuters rapporte que J&J a continué à “insister sur la sécurité et la pureté de son produit emblématique”. Mais des documents internes examinés ont révélé que cette grande entreprise savait qu’une partie de sa poudre pour bébé était contaminée par de l’amiante cancérigène… et n’a rien fait.

    Un procès indique même qu’ils ont spécifiquement commercialisé le produit auprès des femmes noires d’une manière qui suggère qu’ils considéraient ces femmes comme fondamentalement jetables.

    La poudre pour bébé est fabriquée à partir de talc, composé principalement de magnésium, de silicium et d’oxygène. Le talc lui-même peut servir de substance cancérigène. On le trouve aussi souvent dans les mines contenant de l’amiante.

    À l’heure actuelle, il y a une pression pour une interdiction mondiale est en cours. Johnson and Johnson a déjà retiré le produit des étagères aux États-Unis et au Canada, mais ce n’est guère une récompense pour la douleur et la souffrance qu’ils ont causées.

    Une cause que nous pouvons gagner

    Un jury de première instance a déjà condamné Johnson et Johnson à payer 72 millions de dollars en dommages et intérêts aux États-Unis. Ce montant a été attribué à la famille d’une femme morte d’un cancer de l’ovaire suite à l’utilisation de la poudre pour bébé à base de talc pendant plusieurs décennies. Les jurés ont déclaré la société responsable de fraude, de négligence et de complot pour avoir omis d’avertir les consommateurs du risque accru de développer le cancer suite à l’utilisation de leurs produits.

    Merchant Law Group, LLP et nos représentants des membres ont mené les poursuites judiciaires contre Johnson & Johnson afin d’obtenir indemnisation pour le cancer des ovaires.

    Nous avons remporté des dizaines de recours collectifs très médiatisés et nous nous battons fort pour obtenir indemnisation pour tous les membres du groupe qui nous font confiance.

    Merchant Law Group compte 10 bureaux à travers le Canada et est bien connu pour ses recours collectifs au Canada, y compris les litiges concernant Winners / HomeSense, les frais de téléphone cellulaire, les dividendes BCE, les collecteurs de joints GM, les implants de hanche, la peinture au plomb dans les jouets (et autres produits de consommation similaires). produits), Maple Leaf, Celebrex/Bextra, Vioxx, Sony, pensionnats et divers autres cas.

    Tony Merchant, Q.C., est connu pour être l’un des plaideurs les plus actifs au Canada avec plus de 600 causes publiées dans les revues jurisprudentielles, ayant plaidé des milliers de causes devant les tribunaux canadiens et américains, de première instance et administratifs, devant les cours d’appel de diverses juridictions américaines et canadiennes, ainsi que devant la Cour fédérale du Canada et la Cour Suprême du Canada. Tony Merchant, Q.C., a un long historique dans la poursuite des causes en matière de politiques publiques. Il était un ancien député de l’Assemblée législative (MLA).

    Si vous souhaitez être tenu informé de l’avancement de cette affaire et souhaitez obtenir réparation pour le préjudice qui vous aviez subi, contactez-nos avocats dès aujourd’hui au talc@merchantlaw.com

     

    Les préjudices subis par les personnes à la suite de l’utilisation de la poudre pour bébé Johnson and Johnson sont importants. L’équipe de Merchant Law regrette que tant de Canadiennes aient enduré tant de douleur et de souffrance. Nous ferons tout ce qui est en notre pouvoir pour vous assurer d’obtenir une part de l’indemnisation qui sera mise à votre disposition.

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