Johnson & Johnson, the US based pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods maker suffered another costly court loss, over claims that the company’s talcum powder causes cancer.
According to CNN, Gloria Ristesund was awarded $55 million in damages by a jury in St. Louis, Gloria used Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder for more than 35 years before she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2011.
The lawyers representing Gloria Ristesund were of the view that Johnson & Johnson failed to warn consumers, despite knowing of possible health risks associated with their talcum powder.
"Internal documents from J & J show it knew of studies connecting talc use and ovarian cancer but, to this day, it continues to market it as safe -- neglecting any warning," The Onder Law Firm, Ristesund representative firm, said in a statement.
However Johnson & Johnson said that they would appeal the verdict."Multiple scientific and regulatory reviews have determined that talc is safe for use in cosmetic products and the labeling on Johnson's Baby Powder is appropriate," Carol Goodrich, a spokesperson for Johnson & Johnson Consumer, said in a statement.
According to The Guardian, the company is facing approximately 1,200 lawsuits accusing it of not giving appropriate warning to consumers about its talc-based products’ cancer risks.
The verdict comes after a $72mn jury award from the same court in February to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer after years of using Johan & Johnson talc powder for feminine hygiene.
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