Cancer Lawsuit Guide for U.S Citizens

From talcum powder to hair relaxers, a range of everyday products has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. 

As awareness has grown, thousands of people have come forward saying they were exposed to these products without knowing there were potential dangers, and many have chosen to file lawsuits.

If you’re wondering about the cancer-related lawsuits you may have seen in the news, here’s a brief overview:

Talcum powder

Decades of research have examined a link between long-term genital talc use and ovarian cancer. More than 58,000 lawsuits are pending against Johnson & Johnson, and following a judge's rejection of the company’s third bankruptcy attempt this year, the litigation is now moving forward in court. 

Hair relaxers

A 2022 Journal of the National Cancer Institute study found women who used relaxers more than four times a year had a high uterine cancer risk. Nearly 10,000 lawsuits are pending, many filed by Black women who say these products were heavily marketed to them without clear warnings about cancer risks.

Valsartan

Multiple valsartan blood pressure medications were recalled after contamination with NDMA, a chemical linked to several cancers. More than 1,300 valsartan lawsuits are currently pending in multidistrict litigation in New Jersey.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”)

PFAS have been found in firefighting foam, drinking water and consumer products. Research has linked PFAS exposure to higher risks of kidney and testicular cancer, and people have filed lawsuits against companies such as 3M and DuPont.

To see whether you qualify for a lawsuit, you can request a free case review here: https://www.drugwatch.com/case-review 

These cases span ​​cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and chemical exposure. The question is, are lawsuits driving awareness, or is it the other way around?