Mesothelioma Lawyer Files Talc Lawsuit Against Johnson Johnson A 24-year-old with pericardial msothelioma claims that Johnson Johnson baby powder is responsible for his cancer. The Oakland mesothelioma case is the first trial that has been held since JJ filed for bankruptcy and spun off its talc division. This year, juries awards in New Jersey and California led to big settlements in talc lawsuits. Plaintiffs linked their cancer to asbestos in JJ's Shower Baby and Shower Powder products. What is Mesothelioma? Mesotheliom