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Talc / J&J

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MDL 2738Consumer
67,200+
Total Cases

Causation

Plaintiffs allege asbestos-contaminated talc in Baby Powder and Shower to Shower caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Internal J&J documents show company knew of asbestos contamination since the 1970s. Multiple jury verdicts have validated causation theory, though some reversed on appeal.

Defendants

EntityRoleNote
Johnson & JohnsonManufacturerBaby Powder — primary defendant
LTL Management LLCBankruptcy EntityJ&J subsidiary created for Texas Two-Step bankruptcy
Imerys Talc AmericaTalc SupplierFiled Chapter 11 — separate proceedings

Litigation Timeline

Oct 2016
MDL 2738 created — D.N.J.
Jul 2018
$4.69B Missouri verdict — 22 plaintiffs
Oct 2021
J&J creates LTL Management — Texas Two-Step bankruptcy
Jan 2024
Third bankruptcy filing — $8.9B settlement proposed
Sep 2025
CA $950M verdict vacated on appeal
2026
Bankruptcy plan vote and confirmation hearing pending

Intelligence Signals

SEC EDGARfinancialTalc / J&J
— (2026-03-30)

EX-99.1

12d ago
SEC EDGARfinancialTalc / J&J
— (2026-03-26)

EX-99.1

16d ago
Federal RegisterregulatoryTalc / J&J
Asbestos Part 2 Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals; Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of the final supplemental risk evaluation under the under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for asbestos Part 2: addressing legacy uses and associated disposal. The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment, without consideration of costs or non-risk factors, including unreasonable risk to potential

16mo ago
Federal RegisterregulatoryTalc / J&J
Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is proposing to require testing of talc-containing cosmetic products using standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos that may be present as a contaminant in talc. We are also proposing corresponding adulteration provisions. Asbestos is a potential contaminant in talc, which is used in certain cosmetic products, and is a known human carcinogen. This proposed rule, if finalized, will help protect users of talc-cont

15mo ago
Federal RegisterregulatoryTalc / J&J
Federal Acquisition Regulation: List of Domestically Nonavailable Articles

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the list of domestically nonavailable articles under the Buy American statute.

11mo ago
Federal RegisterregulatoryTalc / J&J
Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products; Withdrawal

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the withdrawal of the proposed rule entitled "Testing Methods for Detecting and Identifying Asbestos in Talc-Containing Cosmetic Products," which published in the Federal Register of December 27, 2024. FDA is taking this action in response to comments received during the comment period for the proposed rule that warrant further consideration and assessment prior to issuing final regulations to establish and require standardized

4mo ago
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Key Facts

Status
active

Geographic Exposure

·D.N.J. (MDL 2738, Judge Wolfson)
·Missouri (major verdict jurisdiction)
·California (verdict vacated)
·Nationwide filing — all 50 states

Eligibility Criteria

  • Used Johnson & Johnson talc products (Baby Powder, Shower to Shower)
  • Diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma
  • Regular use of product in genital area (ovarian cancer claims)
  • Occupational or household exposure to talc dust (mesothelioma claims)