Sugarman v. Johnson & Johnson, et al.

Summary

In this cosmetic talc trial, decedent Marilyn Seskin died due to a rare form of peritoneal cancer. This cancer came after a lifetime of Johnson & Johnson baby powder use, which is alleged by representatives for the plaintiff to contain asbestos.

Plaintiff Bob Sugarman, Seskin's husband, sues Johnson & Johnson, claiming that they knowingly produced baby powder contaminated by asbestos. This asbestos, he believes, caused Seskin's cancer.

Defendant Johnson & Johnson disputes these claims. They assert that the studies the plaintiff relied on were flawed and propose that Seskin's cancer came from other risk factors.