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About This Case
A class action on behalf of Australian women who developed mesothelioma, ovarian and other female reproductive system cancers following use of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products, has been commenced in the Supreme Court of Victoria against Johnson & Johnson and its related subsidiaries.
The class action alleges that Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products were defective, unfit for purpose and not of merchantable quality due to the potential to cause cancer.
The cancer includes cancers of the female reproductive system (such as ovarian cancer and fallopian tube cancer), cancers of epithelial tissue (commonly called carcinomas) or cancer of mesothelial tissue and/or linings of the body (including mesothelioma).
Examples include: Ovarian cancer
Source: Shine Lawyers
Who May Be Eligible
If you, or someone close to you, has been diagnosed with (or passed away after a diagnosis of) any of the above listed cancers following exposure to Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products, you are encouraged to join this class action. When considering your exposure to Johnson & Johnson’s talcum products, remember that the products may have been used on your body whilst you were a baby or child. You may also have used the products on others or had others use the products in your vicinity causing you to incidentally inhale or come into contact with the powder.
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How to Register
To register your interest for the Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Class Action on a no-cost, no-obligation basis, please click the 'Register for class action' button below to fill out the registration form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a class action?
When Governments, large companies or institutions do the wrong thing and people are harmed or suffer loss as a result, an individual can have little to no means of bringing a legal claim. Class actions are an important mechanism within Australia’s legal system that allow large groups of people to come together to pursue a claim collectively. For a class action to take place, there are three criteria that need to be met: there must be 7 or more people that have claims against the same defendant; and the claims relate to the same or similar circumstances; and the claim must relate to at least one common issue of law or fact. For more information about how class actions resolve, click here.
Will my contact details be kept private?
Yes, your contact details will remain confidential. Shine Lawyers will only use your personal information strictly for the purpose of any legal proceedings and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Does it cost anything to join a class action?
Shine Lawyers is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation, has access to justice. We run our class actions in a way that means you are not exposed to any out-of-pocket costs or financial risk. When a class action is successful, the legal fees and costs to run the class action are deducted from the settlement amount that is approved by the Court. If the class action is unsuccessful, we will ensure there are no out-of-pocket costs to you.
How long do class actions take to resolve?
It can take up to several years for a class action to resolve. The time taken from case commencement through to resolution and settlement administration depends on the particular case, and the nature of the claim. For more information about class actions and how they work, click here.
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