Understanding Talc Litigation: Analyzing Trends And Implications For Exposure Claims

For over a decade, talc litigation has been a staple of mass toxic tort practices around the country and persists today. For those who are unfamiliar, talc is a naturally occurring mineral rock mined from the Earth that can occasionally cross paths and mix with asbestos during the mining and production process. When talc and asbestos mix in this setting, the risk of developing an illness arises. Talc came to be known for its fast absorption of moisture and its reduction of friction, properties which made it a common additive to cosmetic and hygiene-related products. For years, talc could be found in an abundance of products, most commonly in various cosmetic products, baby powder, and body powders.