Why talc Is Trending Today?
Explore key developments that caused talc to trend — updated as the story unfolds.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in a landmark lawsuit, with a jury finding the company liable for a woman's cancer caused by talcum powder. The ruling comes after a jury in California found that Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder products contained asbestos, which caused the plaintiff's mesothelioma. This is the largest verdict to date in a talcum powder cancer case. Meanwhile, in other news, thousands of concertgoers at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam were searched by police after a phone was stolen during a metal concert. The search was conducted to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of attendees. In Meppen, Germany, a charity celebrating its 30th anniversary has evolved from a warm room for the needy to a digital café, providing internet access and support to those in need. Lastly, Instalco has secured an order worth 57 million Swedish Krona.
October 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $966 million in damages following a jury's finding that the company's talc products caused cancer in a woman who used them. The verdict, handed down in a Los Angeles court, is the largest to date in a series of lawsuits alleging that Johnson & Johnson's talc products, including its iconic Baby Powder, contained asbestos and caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. The plaintiff, a woman who used Johnson & Johnson's talc products for over 40 years, was awarded $776 million in punitive damages and $190 million in compensatory damages. This is the latest in a string of losses for Johnson & Johnson, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over its talc products. The company maintains that its talc products are safe and does not intend to appeal the verdict.