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Asbestos In Talc - Levy Konigsberg
Last updated on June 2026

HAVE YOU BEEN EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS AND DEVELOPED MESOTHELIOMA OR RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS?

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ASBESTOS EXPOSURE FROM TALC

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As consumers, we place a great deal of trust in the companies that place products on our shelves and in our bathrooms. We trust these companies to let us know when those products might pose certain risks to our health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, this does not always happen.

One such danger is the risk of asbestos exposure with asbestos contaminated talcum powder and other talc products. People, largely women, who used talc products may have been exposed to asbestos, putting them at risk of developing related health conditions, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Though cosmetic talc, or talcum powder, has been on the market for over 100 years, many of talc’s adverse health effects have only recently come to light. This is due in large part to the diligent work of consumer advocates, such as Levy Konigsberg.

Since 1985, Levy Konigsberg has been fighting for the rights of consumers throughout the United States. Our firm has investigated the sources of household contaminations and has battled with the cosmetic industry, leading to thousands of pages of information chronicling the historic problem of asbestos contamination in talc.

As a result, for over a decade, we have led the nation in revealing the truth behind asbestos contamination in cosmetic talc. With numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements from cosmetic talc defendants, our talc lawsuit attorneys continue to uncover crucial information used to aid unknowing consumers who now suffer from mesothelioma and related conditions.

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How Do Talc Products Cause Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure affecting different areas of the body, does not only affect those who worked outside the home. Every year, men and women who did not work in jobs traditionally associated with asbestos are diagnosed with this rare disease.

Scarier still, many men and women with mesothelioma don’t know what types of products, such as talc, may have exposed them to asbestos in their own homes.

One of the most common questions people diagnosed with mesothelioma ask is how they were exposed to asbestos. In some cases, as with those who have not worked outside the home or who worked in office settings, it is difficult to trace asbestos exposure to a specific product or location. However, this does not mean that the individual has not been exposed to asbestos.

The medical community universally recognizes asbestos exposure as the primary cause of all types of mesothelioma. However, in some cases where a specific source of asbestos cannot be identified, medical professionals may label the mesothelioma as “idiopathic.” Idiopathic is a medical term meaning “no known cause.”

For many people who had no reason to know that certain consumer products, including talc, contained harmful levels of asbestos, it is not surprising that the source of their asbestos exposure was not immediately identified.

Many consumers who have used talc know that talc is, by nature, a dusty product. This makes it easy to breathe in (which is one way asbestos gets into the body). Talc is mined from the earth, and is often found in geographical areas where asbestos and other minerals typically develop.

In fact, talc and asbestos “grow” so closely together that the two minerals can be inseparable, resulting in contamination. While the science to detect whether or not asbestos was present in consumer talc has existed since the 1950s, some members of the cosmetic industry chose to look the other way.

When Was Asbestos Contamination of Talc Discovered?

Information on asbestos contamination of cosmetic talc first came to light decades ago. Testing conducted on off-the-shelf talcum powder products in the 1960s, which was then published, revealed the probability of contamination in cosmetic talc products.

The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then began its own testing to determine which products or talc suppliers might be exposing consumers to asbestos.

By 1972, the FDA’s testing revealed 59 popular cosmetic talc products with likely asbestos contamination, including brands/manufacturers such as:

  • Cashmere Bouquet
  • Friendship Garden
  • Mennen
  • Pond’s
  • Coty
  • Avon Unforgettable
  • Desert Flower
  • Emeraude
  • Jean Nate
  • Jeris
  • Johnson & Johnson Shower to Shower

This is not an exhaustive list; many other manufacturers and brands were found to be selling talc products with trace levels of asbestos contamination.

Diagnosis of Asbestos-Related Diseases Remains Stable, Despite Reduced Use of Asbestos

Recently, the federal government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on trends in asbestos disease diagnoses and discovered an alarming fact: while asbestos use in the United States has decreased, diagnoses among certain individuals has remained the same. As the CDC reported, one possible explanation is the use of consumer products contaminated with asbestos.

As support for this explanation, the CDC cites a recent study following a woman with mesothelioma who reported frequently using cosmetic talc during her life. The published study reported on three different scientific laboratories that tested the cosmetic talc for asbestos, as well as testing the woman’s biological tissue.

Two of the three laboratories independently discovered asbestos released into the air from using the cosmetic talc, while the third laboratory discovered talc and asbestos fibers in the woman’s tissue. Importantly, the types of asbestos fibers found in the published study are consistent with the asbestos fiber types commonly found in or near mines where cosmetic talc has been mined.

Understanding Your Rights

If you have been diagnosed with asbestosis, mesothelioma, or another asbestos-related medical condition, and you have a history of using talcum powder or similar talc products, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Cosmetic companies have known for decades about the risk of asbestos contamination in talc products, yet they have consistently looked the other way and failed to warn consumers about these dangers.

At Levy Konigsberg, we believe that these companies deserve to be held accountable. We know that no amount of financial compensation can undo the devastating diagnosis you have received, but we also know that a fair financial settlement or verdict can provide you and your family with the monetary resources you need to obtain the best medical care.

A successful talc lawsuit can also provide you with a much-needed sense of justice, allowing you and your family to heal.

As your legal team, our goal is to maximize your recovery and secure the full, fair compensation you are owed, all while providing you with the highest level of client service and personalized support.

We understand how overwhelming the legal process can be, which is why we dedicate all of our time, efforts, and resources to helping you navigate this process so that you can focus on what matters most.

Leading the Way for Mesothelioma Victims & Their Families

Beginning in 2008, Levy Konigsberg began fully prosecuting some of the first asbestos personal injury cases in the country against members of the cosmetics industry, receiving victories in both trial and appellate courts on major issues surrounding the science of asbestos in talc.

Since that time, we have obtained millions of dollars in jury verdicts and awards on behalf of consumers exposed to asbestos in talc, including New York and New Jersey’s first and only verdicts against a major supplier of talc to the cosmetic industry.

Levy Konigsberg continues to represent men and women who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos in cosmetic products. We are available to answer your questions and address any concerns you may have during a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Our multilingual staff assists clients in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and more. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you with your mesothelioma or asbestos-related case.

We handle mesothelioma lawsuits against major companies that exposed people to asbestos and put their health at risk.

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We work on contingency, which means there’s no cost to hire and no fee unless we win.

Why Choose Levy Konigsberg?

Since the 1980s, Levy Konigsberg has evolved into a nationwide powerhouse for mesothelioma litigation in the U.S. Our national mesothelioma lawyers have represented numerous individuals and groups of workers, successfully securing multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts.

 

Our top-rated mesothelioma lawyers have:

  • A massive knowledge of asbestos law and science
  • Decades of experience to their legal practices
  • Tried hundreds of asbestos and mesothelioma cases before juries
  • Secured record mesothelioma and asbestos compensation verdicts
  • Achieved some of the highest peer reviews and ratings available
  • Helped hundreds of satisfied clients

Additionally, we offer:

  • A caring and understanding approach to your case
  • Personalized attention and counsel based on each unique case
  • No upfront costs for handling your mesothelioma case
  • Fast and efficient handling of your mesothelioma case
  • Frequent case updates and reliable attorney accessibility

Understanding the science of asbestos exposure is an invaluable resource. One of the many benefits of our early involvement in mesothelioma litigation is our access to pioneering researchers and experts in this complex and ever-changing medical field. We put these experts to work on behalf of our clients, in the courtroom and in treatment of their disease.

Our lawyers bring to bear on every case a level of experience that can only come from decades of working together toward a common goal—maximum compensation for mesothelioma victims and their families.

Each new generation of mesothelioma attorneys at the firm acquires the skills, techniques, and knowledge of our senior partners through mentoring relationships. Not only does this benefit every lawyer, but it also benefits our clients in the form of consistently successful representation.

 

A Long History of Success in Mesothelioma Cases

Countless lawyers who advertise themselves as mesothelioma attorneys have never actually handled an asbestos case before. In fact, they refer them out to real mesothelioma lawyers for a fee.

That is not how we operate.

We are true, experienced mesothelioma attorneys who personally work on each case from beginning to end. We are always happy to meet our clients, whether at our New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, or Maryland offices, at a client’s home or hospital, or anywhere in the country.

Our legal team has succeeded by negotiating tirelessly with manufacturers of asbestos products and their insurance companies, no matter how influential or uncooperative they are. We are even often able to recover compensation from companies that have long been bankrupt.

Most defense lawyers are familiar with our solid reputation and credentials and know in advance that we will not settle for less than the best possible offer. They know that we build every mesothelioma and asbestos case as if it is going to trial, and we have taken hundreds of cases to juries when a fair settlement had not been offered.

The mesothelioma attorneys at Levy Konigsberg have also served as lead counsel in major state and federal mass consolidation cases designed to benefit many hundreds of people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other types of asbestos-related diseases.

We are proud of the work our lawyers do on behalf of our clients, often in groundbreaking cases against the toughest defendants. Our law firm has obtained landmark asbestos and mesothelioma jury verdicts for exposures to welding rods, cable, asbestos gaskets and packing, commercial talc, and industrial equipment, including the first-ever jury verdicts against welding rod, cable, and commercial talk manufacturers.

Our law firm is frequently referenced by the legal press for our association with the largest and landmark asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts in virtually every category, including various jurisdictions, types of asbestos products involved, and forms of asbestos exposure.

We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for victims of mesothelioma and asbestos cancers, and we are prepared to fight for you.

 

Providing Your Case with the Individual Attention It Deserves

Unfortunately, many law firms today use a generalized approach to handling cases of the same type, even those as complex as mesothelioma cases.

With a goal of cutting back on the time spent on each case, they use broad-brush practices and techniques to process cases as fast as they can, often risking the possibility of missing important details in a case and, thus, undermining the goal of negotiating the best possible compensation for their clients.

Contrary to such mentality, we treat every case as if it was our only one. We investigate each case with a team of lawyers, paralegals, and leading experts in the field, all while being in constant communication with the clients, to ensure that we have done everything we could to reach the full potential of each individual case.

In many courts, mesothelioma cases are treated urgently and given high priority. This is particularly true if the claimant is alive. In some jurisdictions, the entire case can be resolved within four to five months; in others, it can take longer.

Here, at Levy Konigsberg, our mesothelioma cancer attorneys do everything possible to avoid delays and move our clients’ cases as quickly as we can. We accomplish this in large part due to the coordinated work of our team members and the fact that every mesothelioma case goes through a strict control and supervision, including regular follow-ups and reviews by the lead lawyers.

Our mesothelioma attorneys update clients on a regular basis, so that they always know of every important development on their case and that it is being taken care of. Our lawyers and support staff take every phone call with a high level of priority and try to answer them on the spot.

If unavailable at that very moment, we call clients back as promptly as possible. It is not uncommon that our mesothelioma attorneys provide clients with their personal cell phone numbers to address any urgent questions that the clients may have in the future.

 

Reach Out to Our Award-Winning Mesothelioma Attorneys Today for a Free Consultation

Our mesothelioma attorneys fight for justice on behalf of innocent people, including the victims of deadly asbestos exposure. Companies that knew the threat asbestos poses must be held accountable for the illnesses and harm that resulted from their negligence. If you were exposed to asbestos, the mesothelioma lawyers at Levy Konigsberg are ready to help.

Our partners have been honored with an AV® Preeminent™ rating, the highest given, from the nationwide Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Year after year, our partners are designated by their peers as Super Lawyers® and as the Best Lawyers® in America.

While we are proud of our awards and accolades, our clients remain the central and most important part of our practice. Their satisfaction is our top priority. We understand that every client’s case is their whole life. Our attorneys treat each client with the care they deserve, addressing their unique needs and doing our utmost to help them put their life back together as much as possible.

We offer a free initial consultation, and cover the expenses of building your case, so there is no cost to you unless we recover compensation for you.

We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Cases of Asbestos Exposure

Mesothelioma News

ATTENTION: Mesothelioma has no known cure and often causes severe pain, suffering, and other types of damage, such as loss of consortium, and loss of income. Additionally, due to the exceedingly high cost of mesothelioma treatments, many families exhaust savings and accumulate financial debt in order to pay for the medical expenses of their family member.

Under the law of most states, pain and suffering from mesothelioma may be compensated through the award of money damages, usually obtained with the help of experienced mesothelioma attorneys. In some states other types of damages may also be recovered.

Asbestos litigation affords mesothelioma victims the opportunity to receive financial compensation and hold accountable the companies that caused their asbestos exposure.

IMPORTANT: If you or your family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should get in touch with a mesothelioma lawyer as early as possible to determine if you have a mesothelioma case and to:

  • Preserve your rights to bring a legal action against the responsible parties within the limited time frame allowed by law, known as statute of limitations;
  • Obtain maximum compensation in your case by being able to:
    • Preserve evidence and establish facts of the asbestos exposure while the claimant is still alive and able to provide information;
    • File and resolve a lawsuit against the responsible parties before they file for bankruptcy or, if they already have, to obtain compensation before their bankruptcy trust funds run out of money;
  • Expedite your case, as courts tend to give higher priority to mesothelioma lawsuits where the claimant is still alive.

NOTE: We have offices located in New York, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Washington, and Maryland. Many of our mesothelioma lawyers are licensed to practice law in a number of U.S. states and have the capability and extensive experience of representing mesothelioma clients throughout the United States. You are encouraged to contact us with any questions.

Since the 1970s, our founding partners were pioneers in championing the rights of asbestos and mesothelioma victims. In fact, Stan Levy was the first personal injury lawyer in the Northeast to pursue an asbestos case and one of the first mesothelioma attorneys in America.

Later, in 1985, he formed Levy Konigsberg with a mission to apply his extensive experience and legal knowledge to seek justice and financial compensation on behalf of asbestos and mesothelioma victims across the United States.

Find out whether you have a case by speaking to one of our experienced mesothelioma lawyers.

Trust Levy Konigsberg's Legal Team for Proven Results in Mesothelioma Cases

Levy Konigsberg LLP, a nationally recognized law firm, has built a legacy over three decades, securing billions in compensation for its clients. Led by award-winning attorneys, we specialize in representing individuals and families across the country who have suffered from asbestos exposure and devastating illnesses such as mesothelioma. Our top-rated trial practice holds corporations accountable for exposing workers and communities to asbestos, with numerous testimonials and successful case results.

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