Our Client Stories

They knew. They lied. We pay 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.

My diagnosis had a huge impact on every single aspect of my life. At the time of diagnosis, I was running a small business. I tried to keep it going but I was so ill and exhausted by the treatment, I eventually had no choice but to close the unit and make staff redundant.

My diagnosis had a huge impact on every single aspect of my life. At the time of diagnosis, I was running a small business. I tried to keep it going but I was so ill and exhausted by the treatment, I eventually had no choice but to close the unit and make staff redundant.

Cassandra Wardle, who lives in Alfreton, Derbyshire, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022, when she was aged just 44, after visiting her GP over concerns about increased menstrual bleeding. After a challenging seven-hour operation with multiple surgeons, she received her initial diagnosis, Stage 1c.

However, after completing chemotherapy, she was told the cancer had spread throughout her lungs and chest and was told she only had months to live. But, after opting out of further chemotherapy to pursue medical trials, later tests produced a more positive prognosis, and she completed her treatment two years ago this month (August).

Despite the positive prognosis, Cassandra’s life continues to be dominated by her illness. Recent blood tests have shown that her red cells count is elevated, her immune system is also compromised and having suffered with tonsillitis in February 2024, she has yet to regain her voice, meaning she has had to leave her part time job at the hospital.

As a 70s baby, Mrs Wardle says her mum used talcum powder on her every day, a ritual she continued well into her 20s.“It’s just what people did,” she added. “Johnson and Johnson talcum powder was in every home and was a trusted brand. I am grateful to still be here, but I am also incredibly angry."

November 21, 2024
My mother used it on me when I was a baby in the 50s, and I kept using it for years after. We just trusted what the adverts said and believed it was a good product.

My mother used it on me when I was a baby in the 50s, and I kept using it for years after. We just trusted what the adverts said and believed it was a good product.

She is a 66-year-old company director from North Devon, is one of more than a thousand people across the UK who have launched legal action against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) over claims that their talcum powder caused life-changing and life-limiting cancers. Linda said “When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it never occurred to me that it could have been as a result of asbestos exposure, until I started reading about the legal action in America. Suddenly, it all made a lot of sense.” KP Law is pursuing legal action against the company for failing to warn consumers about asbestos risks in its talc.

November 21, 2024
We had no idea why she developed ovarian cancer, it just seemed one of those tragically unlucky things,

We had no idea why she developed ovarian cancer, it just seemed one of those tragically unlucky things,

Jeffrey Wright from Essex is one of more than a thousand people across the UK who have launched legal action against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) over claims that their talcum powder caused life-changing and life-limiting cancers. Commenting on his wife’s death and the challenges he faced, Jeffrey, who is now a grandfather, said: “Maureen was so full of life. Even now, it’s hard to believe that she is gone. She was only 17 years old when we met. I used to joke when she married me that I was punching above my weight.” There are thousands of women in the UK who will have been diagnosed with cancers which have been identified as being linked to the use of talcum powder and may well have a case against J&J, along with a smaller proportion of men with regard to mesothelioma and peritoneal cancer.

November 21, 2024
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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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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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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