Mesothelioma Lawyer Files Talc Lawsuit Against Johnson Johnson A 24-year-old man with mesothelioma pericardial has claimed that Johnson Johnson's baby powder caused his cancer. The Oakland mesothelioma trial is the first trial that has been held since JJ filed for bankruptcy and split off its Talc division. In the spring of this year, jury awards in New Jersey and California led to big settlements in talc-related lawsuits. Plaintiffs attributed their cancer to asbestos found in JJ's Shower Baby and Shower Powder products