Talcum, also referred to as talc, is a natural mineral. In its powder form, talc absorbs moisture and reduces friction. Talcum powder products are marketed to women for feminine personal hygiene purposes. Talcum powder is commonly used by women through direct application to the genital area, known as the perineum, or indirectly by applying it to feminine hygiene products such as pads and tampons.
Studies have also suggested that "pure" talc may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Studies show that talc particles travel through the vagina into the upper reproductive system where they embed into the tissue, taking years to dissolve. The existence of talc particles in the ovaries and fallopian tubes causes inflammation, a requirement for cancer growth.
You may be eligible to file a claim if you or a loved one used talc based products and subsequently were diagnosed with mesothelioma, primary peritoneal, fallopian tube cancer, or ovarian cancer.
A mass tort is a category of legal action where a large number of plaintiffs file claims against a single defendant or a small number of connected defendants. A mass tort can be brought from a defective product, contaminated food, medicine lacking appropriate label warnings, exposure to chemicals, pharmaceutical drugs or occupational hazards.
Simple put, tort law strives to put the victim in the situation they were in before the tort. Compensation for injuiries include reviewing of past and future economic losses as well as financial satisfaction for a variety of nonfinancial items of damage, such as pain and suffering or loss of amenities.
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