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Consumer & other / MDL 2738

Johnson & Johnson talcum powder

Federal litigation concerning talcum powder product marketing and alleged injuries.

Pending federal MDLBrief reviewed October 27, 2026
69,340pending federal actionsJPML · October 1, 2026
THE CASE AT A GLANCE

Case information

Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

MDL number
2738
Transferee district
NJ
Presiding judge
Michael A. Shipp
Master docket
3:16-md-2738
Transferred
10/04/2016
Total actions (historical)
72,024

Counts cover federal actions recorded in this MDL, not all people with similar injuries or cases in state court. JPML source ↗

Current status & progress

The JPML lists this litigation as pending in the District of New Jersey in its October 1 report. The court provides separate order and scheduling repositories. This record does not verify the latest merits ruling or trial schedule.

Selected court-source coverage

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Settlement information

No settlement terms have been independently verified for this brief. A reported agreement, an individual resolution, and an open program accepting new claimants are different things. Ask counsel to check the current docket and any applicable agreement.

Settlement eligibility can depend on product, injury, filing date, defendant, and program-specific rules. This site does not calculate payouts.

Important dates

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Information for a case review

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  • Brand and approximate dates of talc-product use
  • Diagnosis and diagnosis date, including ovarian cancer or mesothelioma if applicable
  • State of exposure and residence
  • Any prior claim, attorney, release, or settlement participation

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Sources & record coverage

Primary sources checked October 27, 2026. Current public pages can lag the official PACER docket. Read our methodology.