Johnson & Johnson’s Claim A Woman’s Mesothelioma Diagnosis Was Spontaneous

A carcinogenic mineral was found in many industrial work environments. A significant amount of the mineral was found near some deposits of talc as well. Malignant mesothelioma is known to be caused by exposure to asbestos. The talc-based products used in Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder caused the company many issues. The attorneys of Patricia Schmitz accused the company of selling the talc-based products contaminated with asbestos. The company’s attorneys claimed that Patricia’s mesothelioma cancer was caused by other factors. If the diagnosis was spontaneous, it contradicts where the disease originated.

California Woman Accuses Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder Of Causing Her Fatal Disease

Over the course of a seven-week trial, Patricia Schmitz provided evidence to support her case. The company was aware their products contained an exceeding amount of asbestos. The 61-year-old woman used their products for almost 40 years. The company failed to warn the public about what the talc powder may cause. Mrs.Schmitz won the lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Colgate Palmolive. Her doctors claimed that it was very unlikely for Patricia to survive the next few months. Malignant mesothelioma can cause an immense amount of pain. She was compensated for all of her medical costs and suffering.

More Than 14,000 people claim Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powders Were Contaminated

There have been several previous cases of mesothelioma cancer lawsuits. Across the country, many people have made accusations against Johnson & Johnson’s products. In New York, a woman was compensated $325 million for her pain, medical costs, and suffering. Ovarian cancer lawsuits were filed against the company as well. An award of over $4 billion was given to a group of 22 women that were diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Although, there are still 14,000 lawsuits in similar cases filed against this company. Johnson & Johnson’s denied a vast majority of the claims filed. The evidence presented documents within the company that showed proof of asbestos in their products. The company argued against expert witnesses that revealed concerns of the asbestos in the products. The company stated that people who have filed claims of their malignant mesothelioma cancer have been spontaneously diagnosed.

It can be difficult to determine where your asbestos exposure came from. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, we will provide you with the information you need. Malignant mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with stage 4 mesothelioma, we can help. For more information of malignant mesothelioma, contact The Asbestos Cancer Organization at Asbestoscancer.org or call 1-800-799-2234. Being diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer can be devastating for you and your family. Many patients may be interested in alternative treatments like Homeopathy for mesothelioma, which we have a full page about on our website. We will provide you with the latest information on mesothelioma options. 

 

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