Courts Deny Evidence of Asbestos Contamination of Talcum Powder as Hearsay

In recent court cases in California, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, the admissibility of evidence regarding asbestos in talcum powder has been challenged. Courts ruled that hearsay from absent individuals is inadmissible, impacting exposure-related claims. For example, in Pennsylvania, a court excluded expert testimony based on another expert’s report, granting summary judgment to the defendant. This trend underscores the difficulties of proving contamination and the standards of evidence in these cases.