Johnson & Johnson Faces UK Lawsuit Over Talc Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and its consumer health care offshoot Kenvue are facing a lawsuit in the UK over allegations that its talcum powder products caused cancer.
The case, brought by UK law firm KP Law, represents over 3,000 individuals and has been filed with the UK’s High Court, with an estimated claim value of over £1bn.
The claim covers the period from 1965 to 2023 and alleges that J&J was aware its talc products contained carcinogenic fibres, including asbestos, but chose to keep them on the market for profit.
- Over 3,000 individuals are represented in the lawsuit.
- The estimated claim value is over £1bn.
- The claim covers the period from 1965 to 2023.
J&J was allegedly aware its talc products contained carcinogenic fibres, including asbestos, but chose to keep them on the market in the “pursuit of profit”.
J&J is still dealing with lawsuits from over 62,000 claimants in the US alleging its talc products caused cancer.
Author's summary: J&J faces a UK lawsuit over talc cancer claims.
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