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Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Since the early 80’s studies have suggested a link between talcum powder, used in some baby powder products like Johnson & Johnson, and ovarian cancer. But it wasn’t until recently that its harmful effects have made headlines. This is due in large part to Jacqueline Fox and her family. Jacqueline used Johnson & Johnson Baby […]

6 Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

News of talcum-based products causing ovarian cancer has made headlines in the past few weeks following a $72 million verdict in favor of Jacqueline Fox’s family, a 62-year-old woman who died from ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder (containing talcum powder) for more than 35 years. For women who have used the […]

Knapp & Roberts Pro Bono Trial Victory, Jury Awards $3,000,000 In Wrongful Death Case

For more than two years, the Phoenix wrongful death attorneys at Knapp & Roberts have worked toward justice for the parents who lost their son unexpectedly and tragically to a driver high on methamphetamine. Around 6:30 in the morning on March 26, 2013, Raymond Barela fell asleep while driving west on Indian School Road and […]

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home

You’ve narrowed down nursing homes in a desired area, now what? Before touring homes, you’ll want to know what to look for. Here are 5 things to consider when choosing a nursing home: 1.) Check for violations. We recommend looking on both the Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Licensing Services website and U.S. […]

22-Year-Old Dies of Cancer After Doctors Wrongfully Diagnose her Symptoms as Pregnancy

In November, 22-year-old Demi Wright went to the hospital complaining of a pain in her side. After running some diagnostic tests, doctors allegedly admitted Demi to the maternity ward of the hospital after they found hormones similar to pregnancy hormones in those tests. But after a few months, Demi’s pain did not subside. It was […]