Subscribe- Plaintiff
- Matthey, Philippe
- Represented By:
- Oliver, Lance (Motley Rice LLC)
- O'Dell, Leigh (Beasley Allen Law Firm)
- Defense
- Johnson & Johnson
Summary
In this talc trial, decedent Patricia Matthey developed ovarian cancer after a lifetime of using Johnson & Johnson baby powder. This powder, discovered to contain chrysotile asbestos in 2019, was voluntarily recalled from shelves.
Ms. Matthey's husband, plaintiff Philippe Matthey, claims that this chrysotile asbestos present within J&J's baby powder caused her ovarian cancer. Representatives for the Mattheys allege that J&J knew that the talc they used contained asbestos for decades, but concealed this fact to avoid risking lost sales.
Defendant Johnson & Johnson denies the claim that their products contain asbestos, pointing to studies conducted for decades that show no link between baby powder use and ovarian cancer. Representatives for J&J suggest that Ms. Matthey's ovarian cancer was genetic, as she had a family history of breast cancer.
Outcome
Verdict for defendant.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Judge
- Hunter Carroll
- Jurisdiction
- 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center
- Case Number
- 2018CA004809
- Industry
- Practice Area
- Products Liability
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