Mesothelioma Lawyer Files Talc Lawsuit Against Johnson Johnson A man aged 24 with pericardial msothelioma claims that Johnson Johnson baby powder is to blame for his cancer. The Oakland mesothelioma trial is one of the first one to be held since JJ spun off its talc business and filed for bankruptcy. Earlier this year, jury awards in New Jersey and California led to massive settlements in talc-related lawsuits. Plaintiffs have linked cancer to asbestos in JJ products Shower to Shower and baby powder. What is Mesothelioma