Thousands in legal action against Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder asbestos claim
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Thousands in legal action against Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder asbestos claim
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"Thousands of people in the UK are pursuing legal action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging the company knowingly sold asbestos-contaminated talcum powder. As many as 3,000 claimants assert that they or a family member developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma from using Johnson's Baby Powder, and are now seeking damages at the High Court in London. Lawyers for the group, in court documents filed on Thursday, stated"
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while producing investigations and documentaries and refusing to use paywalls. Donations fund reporters to interview multiple perspectives and sustain accessible journalism paid for by those who can afford it. Thousands of people in the UK are pursuing legal action against Johnson & Johnson, alleging asbestos-contaminated talcum powder caused ovarian cancer or mesothelioma. Up to 3,000 claimants seek damages at the High Court in London and name J&J and subsidiaries including Kenvue UK as liable. Kenvue denies that the talc contained asbestos or causes cancer.
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