Stephanie Rados combines exceptional legal writing skills with trial-tested courtroom experience in mass tort and product liability litigation. A graduate of Saint Louis University School of Law with a Health Law Certificate from the nation’s #1 ranked health law program, she has been instrumental in securing landmark verdicts against major corporations—including three talcum powder trials resulting in over $197 million in jury awards against Johnson & Johnson.
Every verdict sends a message. When corporations know juries will hold them accountable, they think twice before putting profits over people.
Stephanie L. Rados
Mass Tort Attorney
Trial Results
Stephanie has been part of trial teams that have taken on some of the largest corporations in the world—and won. Her work on talcum powder ovarian cancer litigation helped establish critical precedents holding Johnson & Johnson accountable for failing to warn consumers.
$197M+
In Trial Verdicts
Talcum powder ovarian cancer cases against Johnson & Johnson
3
Jury Trials
Talcum powder cases taken to verdict in 2016
12
Years of Experience
Mass tort and product liability litigation
Top 3
Verdicts in Missouri
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Award (2016)
Landmark Trial Verdicts
Stephanie has served as part of a team of attorneys who took three talcum powder cases to trial against Johnson & Johnson, helping families affected by ovarian cancer receive justice and accountability. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique.
Fox v. Johnson & Johnson — $72 Million
February 2016 — A Missouri jury found Johnson & Johnson liable for the death of Jacqueline Fox and awarded her family $72 million in damages.
This landmark verdict was one of the first to hold Johnson & Johnson accountable for failing to warn consumers about the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, setting the stage for thousands of additional claims nationwide.
Ristesund v. Johnson & Johnson — $55 Million
May 2016 — A St. Louis jury awarded Gloria Ristesund $55 million in damages, finding Johnson & Johnson liable for Ms. Ristesund’s damages related to her ovarian cancer.
This second major verdict reinforced the pattern of corporate negligence and demonstrated that juries across Missouri were willing to hold the pharmaceutical giant accountable.
Giannecchini v. Johnson & Johnson — $70.75 Million Verdict
October 2016 — A St. Louis jury awarded Deborah Giannecchini $70.075 million for her injuries in association with her ovarian cancer caused by talcum powder use.
This third consecutive verdict against Johnson & Johnson cemented Missouri’s role as a leading jurisdiction for holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for dangerous products.
We Don’t Just Take On Cases—We Take On Causes.
Whether it’s talcum powder linked to cancer, dangerous drugs with hidden side effects, or defective medical devices causing harm, Stephanie Rados doesn’t just fight for compensation—she fights to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. If you’ve been harmed by a dangerous product, let’s discuss how your case could create lasting change.
Awards & Recognition
When negligence takes a loved one, families deserve answers and accountability. Stephanie has experience representing families who have lost loved ones to dangerous products—including the family of Jacqueline Fox in the landmark $72 million talcum powder verdict.
Awards & Distinctions
⚖️ Missouri Lawyers Weekly Award – Top Three Plaintiffs’ Verdicts in Missouri (2016)
⚖️ Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist – American Association for Justice (2016)
⚖️ Departmental Honors – English, University of Missouri
⚖️ Honors Certificate – University of Missouri Honors College
⚖️ Editor – Journal of Health Law and Policy, SLU
Professional Memberships
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Illinois Bar Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Bar Admissions
Missouri – 2012
Illinois – 2013
Eastern District of Missouri – 2014
Southern District of Illinois – 2014
When negligence takes a loved one, families deserve answers and accountability. Stephanie has experience representing families who have lost loved ones to dangerous products—including the family of Jacqueline Fox in the landmark $72 million talcum powder verdict.
Stephanie’s Practice Areas
Stephanie focuses her practice on representing individuals in personal injury and products liability cases, including mass tort litigation on a national scale. Her health law background and trial experience make her particularly effective in cases involving dangerous drugs and medical devices.
Mass Torts
Stephanie represents individuals harmed by defective products and dangerous drugs in coordinated litigation against major corporations. Her experience on the talcum powder trial team—securing over $197 million in verdicts—demonstrates her ability to help hold the largest companies accountable when their products cause widespread harm.
When manufacturers release dangerous products that cause injury or death, Stephanie fights to hold them accountable. Her health law background gives her deep understanding of the regulatory frameworks and corporate decision-making that leads to dangerous products reaching consumers.
Pharmaceutical companies have a duty to warn patients and doctors about known risks. When they fail—hiding clinical trial data or downplaying side effects—Stephanie works to uncover the truth and secure justice for those harmed by medications they trusted.
From hip implants to surgical mesh, defective medical devices can cause life-altering injuries. Stephanie’s Health Law Certificate from the nation’s top-ranked program provides specialized knowledge essential to navigating the complex intersection of FDA regulation and manufacturer liability.
Bachelor of Arts in English & Classical Humanities (Dual Degrees) – 2008
A native of Palatine, Illinois, Stephanie’s work ethic resulted in her earning Departmental Honors in English, as well as an Honors Certificate from the University’s Honors College. Her strong foundation in writing and analysis would later prove invaluable in complex litigation.
Saint Louis University School of Law
Juris Doctor – 2012
Stephanie utilized her writing skills as an Editor on the Journal of Health Law and Policy. In addition to earning her Juris Doctor, she secured a Health Law Certificate from the Saint Louis University Health Law Program—continually ranked as the #1 health law program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
She gained practical legal experience outside the classroom, assisting indigent clients at the Saint Louis University School of Law Elder Law Clinic.
Trial Attorney
Since joining the Onder law firm, Stephanie focuses her practice on representing individuals in personal injury and products liability, including mass tort litigation on a national scale. She was part of the trial team that secured three landmark talcum powder verdicts totaling over $197 million against Johnson & Johnson in 2016.
When Your Case Becomes Our Cause
Stephanie Rados and the OnderLaw team don’t just fight for compensation—we fight to ensure what happened to you never happens to another family. If you’ve been harmed by a dangerous product or drug, let’s discuss how your case could create lasting change.
