Another J & J talcum powder asbestos cancer Claimant awarded damages

Another J & J talcum powder asbestos cancer Claimant has been awarded damages in the sum of over £15m.

The case is one of many that has run to trial, and there are thousands of Claimants who have reportedly lodged claims against pharmaceutical giants, Johnson & Johnson, on the basis that they have asbestos-induced mesothelioma caused by their talc products.

So far, millions of pounds have been awarded for J & J talc claimants, although the manufacturer and their supplier – both of whom are under fire in some of the legal cases – deny that their products are harmful.

In this latest victory, a Claimant has been awarded more than £15m in damages having made a claim that she developed malignant mesothelioma that was caused by exposure to asbestos from the use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products. The history of the cases stems from experts confirming that J & J talc does contain asbestos, which has apparently happened because talc and asbestos has been mined in close proximity to one another.

It has also been previously alleged that J & J tried to cover up knowing that their products could contain trace amounts of asbestos by specifically using tests on their talc that would not identify asbestos. Despite the strenuous denials coming from both Johnson & Johnson and their supplier, millions have been awarded to victims claiming that their asbestos-related illnesses have been caused by the use of J & J talc products.

An action to watch

We are keeping a very close eye on developments that are mainly in America over the asbestos talc cases. Our Group Action Lawyers are on hand to advise any UK victims who comes forward.

We understand that J & J has been trying to appeal some of the decisions that have been made against them and continue to deny any wrongdoing. The multiple victories against them that are each yielding millions of pounds in damages could prove to be incredibly costly for them.