Our Client Stories

They knew. They lied. We paid the price.

We are leading the fight against Johnson & Johnson to get compensation and justice for hundreds of our clients in the UK who have used talc and developed life changing and life-limiting cancer.

Some of our clients share their heart-breaking stories with us, explaining the true cost to them, their families and loved ones.

Talc was part of Mum's routine – we’re devastated it might have caused her death

Talc was part of Mum's routine – we’re devastated it might have caused her death

Lucy*, 59, lost her mother Doris* to ovarian cancer 30 years ago. Doris, a fit and active 72-year-old, was diagnosed after what appeared to be a simple bowel blockage. Despite surgery and chemotherapy, Doris passed away within a year. Lucy recalls her mother’s love for Johnson & Johnson talc, which was a key part of her self-care routine. Now, Lucy is devastated to learn that the product her mother trusted and used regularly may have contributed to her death. KP Law is pursuing legal action against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn consumers about the asbestos risks in its talc products.

*Names changed to protect privacy

October 17, 2024
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Ovarian cancer survivor speaks out: grieving the family they could have had

Ovarian cancer survivor speaks out: grieving the family they could have had

Heather*, now 60, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 29, just weeks after deciding to start a family with her husband. The cancer led to a full hysterectomy, ending their hopes of having biological children. Despite adopting, Heather still feels the pain of losing the chance to have a large family, a grief that persists 30 years later. After discovering the link between talc use and cancer, Heather is outraged that Johnson & Johnson knowingly sold a dangerous product. KP Law is pursuing legal action against the company for failing to warn consumers about asbestos risks in its talc.

*Names changed to protect privacy

August 12, 2024
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The Hidden Dangers of Talc and the Fight for Justice

The Hidden Dangers of Talc and the Fight for Justice

Irene*, now in her mid-70s, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her early 40s after experiencing symptoms of weight loss and reduced appetite. Following multiple surgeries, including a full hysterectomy, Irene recalls the shock of being told her tumor was filled with powder. She had used Johnson & Johnson talc in good faith, never suspecting it could cause harm. The illness had a significant financial and emotional impact on her family. KP Law is pursuing legal action against Johnson & Johnson for knowingly selling asbestos-contaminated talc, which may have caused serious health risks like Irene's cancer.

*Name changed to protect privacy

September 26, 2024
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Fight for Survival: Ovarian Cancer and the Legacy of Talcum Powder

Fight for Survival: Ovarian Cancer and the Legacy of Talcum Powder

Beth*, a 60-year-old retired social worker, was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in 2022, which doctors believe she unknowingly lived with for up to eight years. After an urgent life-saving surgery, Beth reflects on the drastic changes in her life, attributing her cancer to decades of using Johnson & Johnson baby powder, a product trusted by her family for generations. Now financially and physically dependent, Beth is outraged by Johnson & Johnson’s failure to warn consumers about the risks of asbestos in their talc. KP Law is leading a legal action against the company to hold them accountable for these health risks.

*Names changed to protect privacy

September 26, 2024
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Ovarian Cancer, Radical Surgery, and the Hidden Dangers of Talc

Ovarian Cancer, Radical Surgery, and the Hidden Dangers of Talc

Julie*, a 58-year-old woman, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024 after experiencing what she initially thought were mild urinary infection symptoms. Despite chemotherapy shrinking her tumors by 60%, she still faces a radical hysterectomy. Julie reflects on her lifelong use of Johnson & Johnson baby powder, which she never suspected could be harmful, and expresses shock that the company prioritized profit over consumer safety. KP Law is pursuing legal action against Johnson & Johnson, alleging the company knew about asbestos contamination in their talc as early as the 1960s and failed to warn the public.

*Names changed to protect privacy

September 26, 2024
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