Video: Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuit – Do You Qualify for Compensation?
August 16, 2025
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What Is the Talcum Powder MDL?
I’m Attorney Tracy Paulsen from Rightful Legal. Today, I want to talk about one of the largest women’s health litigations in U.S. history: the Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Multi-District Litigation, or MDL.
If you used Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower to Shower for feminine hygiene and were later diagnosed with ovarian or fallopian tube cancer, you may have the right to join this litigation and recover compensation.
Who Qualifies to Join the Lawsuit
For decades, talc powders were marketed as safe. But scientific research has raised serious concerns. Talc is a mineral that can be naturally contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen. When applied to the genital area, talc can travel through the reproductive system and reach the ovaries.
Scientific Evidence & Cancer Risk
Multiple peer-reviewed studies have found a higher rate of epithelial ovarian cancer in women who regularly used talc for feminine hygiene.
Johnson & Johnson Internal Documents
In this litigation, internal company documents show that manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson knew about these risks for years, yet continued to market these products as safe and gave no warnings to consumers.
This case is about science, evidence, and your right to be told the truth.
MDL vs. Class Action Explained
The Talc MDL consolidates tens of thousands of lawsuits into one federal court for efficiency. This is not a class action. Each woman keeps her own attorney, and cases are evaluated individually based on specific facts and injuries.
The MDL allows both sides to:
- Share evidence
- Take coordinated depositions
- Conduct bellwether trials, or test cases, that help determine settlement values
First Bellwether Trial Update
The MDL is active right now, with trials expected soon. One of the first bellwether cases involves a woman from New Hampshire who began using Johnson’s Baby Powder at age 15 and continued for over 30 years. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016.
These bellwether trials help set the tone for potential nationwide settlements—but only those who file their claims before the deadlines may be eligible.
Statute of Limitations & Deadlines
Each state has its own statute of limitations, and the clock may already be running from the date of your diagnosis. That’s why it’s critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Types of Recognized Ovarian Cancers
You may qualify to join the MDL if you:
- Used Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower to Shower for at least 8 consecutive years for feminine hygiene
- Were diagnosed on or after January 1, 2024 with a qualifying cancer, including:
- High-grade serous carcinoma
- Mucinous carcinoma
- Endometrioid carcinoma
- Borderline tumors
- Clear cell carcinoma
- Undifferentiated ovarian cancer
If a loved one passed away from one of these cancers, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim.
Compensation You May Recover
If your case is accepted, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of fertility
- Loss of quality and enjoyment of life
But this case is about more than money. It’s about corporate accountability—ensuring that companies are not allowed to profit from unsafe products without consequences.
Why You Need an Experienced Attorney
At Rightful Legal, we are committed to representing women and families across the country in the Talc MDL with the attention and respect they deserve.
I’ve practiced law for over 15 years and built my career fighting corporate negligence. With our experience in women’s health litigation, toxic exposure, and mass torts, we know how to build a strong case and fight for maximum compensation.
Rightful Legal’s Experience & Mission
Our mission at Rightful Legal is to protect your rights, amplify your voice, and hold wrongdoers accountable. We do not back down from powerful corporations.
How to Contact Attorney Paulsen Directly
If you’ve been diagnosed with epithelial ovarian or fallopian tube cancer after long-term talc use—or lost a loved one to one of these cancers—please don’t wait.
Call or text me directly at 617-821-5856,
or visit RightfulLegal.com to schedule a free and confidential consultation.
Final Call to Action & Closing
This may be your only chance to join the Talc MDL, protect your rights, and demand justice from one of the most powerful corporations in the world.
Thank you.