UK Women to Sue Johnson & Johnson Over Talc-Cancer Claims
Thousands allege Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder caused cancer, initiating landmark UK legal action.
- Approximately 2,000 women in the UK are pursuing legal action against Johnson & Johnson, claiming the company's talcum powder is linked to cancer due to alleged asbestos contamination.
- The case, led by KP Law, could represent the largest class action against a pharmaceutical company in England and Wales.
- Johnson & Johnson has faced similar lawsuits in the US, resulting in billions in settlements, although the company has won many cases on appeal.
- Johnson & Johnson maintains its talc products are safe and free from asbestos, citing independent scientific findings supporting their stance.
- The legal proceedings in the UK are expected to begin next year, with claimants seeking justice for what they allege is corporate negligence.