This follows two other jury verdicts in st.
Johnson s baby powder and cancer.
Lanzo said he developed mesothelioma a deadly form of cancer associated with asbestos due to regular use of johnson johnson baby powder since his birth in 1972.
A jury in missouri ordered johnson johnson to pay 4 69 billion in damages to 22 women who claim the company s talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer.
Demand for talc based johnson s baby powder in north america has been declining due in large part to changes in consumer habits and fueled by misinformation around the safety of the product and.
Johnson johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc based johnson s baby powder in the u s.
It awarded more than 70 million to a california woman who said she used johnson s baby powder for decades until her ovarian cancer diagnosis.
Johnson johnson said it s.
Talcum powder is made from talc a mineral composed mainly of the elements magnesium silicon and oxygen.
A spokesperson said in a statement.
And canada where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
It is widely used in cosmetic products such as baby powder and adult body and facial powders.
What are the other johnson johnson cancer lawsuits.
In august 2017 johnson johnson was ordered to pay more than 323million to a woman who said she got ovarian cancer from using its baby powder.