Have you or a loved one used talcum powder for 5+ years and been diagnosed with cancer? If so, you might have a claim for compensation.
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Some scientists believe using talcum powder, including baby powder, can lead to an increased risk of ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, fallopian tube cancer and peritoneal cancer. Leading talcum powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson will pay billions of pounds in compensation to settle cancer cases in the US. UK lawyers have now launched similar claims.
Despite claiming its products are safe, in 2023, Johnson and Johnson replaced talc with cornstarch in all its talcum powder products.
Consumer champion law firm KP Law is leading the fight with a group action Johnson and Johnson talc claim. Lawyers hope to secure compensation for potentially thousands of cancer survivors in England & Wales, as well as the families of those who have passed away as a result of using talcum powder.
If you or a loved one developed cancer after extensive talcum powder use, you may be able to join this no-win, no-fee claim.
You don’t need proof talc caused cancer, or receipts showing you bought talcum powder products to join this claim. Instead, your solicitor will ask you to confirm talc was used for over five years. Studies link talc to cancer, and your lawyer will work with medical experts to present your case in court.
At a glance
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Total Claim value
Billions globally
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Case by case basis
Claimants joined
2,000+
As well as helping potentially thousands of cancer survivors in England & Wales join a claim, we can also help the families of those who have passed away as a result of using talcum powder.
If you believe yourself or a loved one may be affected, check your eligibility and we’ll connect you with KP Law, a UK-based regulated legal firm running a talc scandal claim.
Our simple eligibility checker provides instant clarity. Answer a few straightforward questions and you’ll know if you could qualify for a talcum powder claim.
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The talcum powder cancer claim centres around allegations that the use of talcum powder, including baby powder, has resulted in an increased risk of ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, fallopian tube cancer and peritoneal cancer. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against companies like Johnson & Johnson.
You don’t need proof talc caused cancer, or receipts showing you bought talcum powder products to join this claim. Instead, your solicitor will ask you to confirm talc was used for over five years. Studies link talc to cancer, and your lawyer will work with medical experts to present your case in court.
In group litigation, you typically do not need to physically go to court yourself.
Many cases are resolved through settlement, meaning claimants do not need to attend court proceedings. Where a case goes to trial, certain claimants – often referred to as lead claimants – may be required to give evidence or attend hearings.
If this case proceeds to court, your legal team may ask whether you are willing to act as a lead claimant. In some instances, lead claimants may provide written statements without needing to appear in court. You will never be required to attend court unless you agree
Johnson & Johnson has settled some cases while continuing to deny that its talcum powder products cause cancer.
Our simple eligibility checker provides instant clarity. Answer a few straightforward questions, and you’ll know if you could qualify for a talcum powder claim.
We cannot say exactly how much compensation you might get if you win your case. Each claim is based on its merits and your solicitor will work to get the compensation owed to you.
No, in 2023 Johnson and Johnson replaced talc with cornstarch in all its ‘talcum powder’ products.
In the UK, if a group of people have experienced loss, or otherwise been harmed by an organisation’s law breaking, they can come together to fight for justice. Levelling the playing field when standing up to big businesses, group actions prove there is strength in numbers. At Join the Claim, we bring consumers and law firms together to ensure these group actions are as powerful as possible.
We won’t charge you a single penny. And we ensure any law firms we connect you with operate on a no-win-no-fee basis.
In this case, we are working with KP Law, a regulated law firm running a talc scandal group action claim. A consumer champion law firm, KP Law hopes to secure compensation for potentially thousands of cancer survivors in England & Wales, as well as the families of those who have passed away as a result of using talcum powder.
February 2025
According to one media report, 3,500 claimants in the UK are preparing to sue Johnson & Johnson over allegations that its talcum powder products caused cancer.
January 2025
A woman who spent 26 weeks in hospital after her cancer diagnosis spoke to the Metro about why she is suing Johnson & Johnson.
November 2024
A UK legal action was officially launched against Johnson & Johnson over talc-related cancer with 1,900 claimants joining the claim.
BBC news covered the claim against Johnson & Johnson.
July 2024
The World Health Organization classified talc as "probably carcinogenic" for humans.
May 2024
Johnson & Johnson proposed a settlement to resolve nearly all of the lawsuits it faces over claims that its talc products, including baby powder, caused cancer. The pharmaceutical giant offered $6.475bn (£5.2bn) over 25 years to former customers with ovarian cancer claims. This settlement did not address claims of mesothelioma. In total, the company set aside about $11bn (£8.8bn) to address the talc litigation.
A study by the Journal of Clinical Oncology found a connection between use of talcum powder on the genitals and ovarian cancer.
July 2023
Johnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy filing was rejected by the court. This allowed further suits to be filed against the company.
2020 – 2023
Johnson and Johnson pulled all talcum powder products off the global market in 2023, replacing talc with cornstarch.
April 2020
Johnson and Johnson was named in thousands of lawsuits alleging a link between the company’s talc products and cancer diagnoses
October 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed a year-long study of talc-containing products. Asbestos was detected in some cosmetic products.
1970s
While manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson knew their talc products contained potentially dangerous asbestos as early as the 1970s, they failed to warn consumers and carried on producing and selling their products.
We’ll provide more updates on this case as they happen.
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