Missouri appeals court tosses US$55 million J&J talc-powder verdict

Missouri appeals court tosses US$55 million J&J talc-powder verdict

A Missouri appeals court on Friday threw out a US$55 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using its talc-based products, including J&J's Baby Powder, for feminine hygiene.
J&J baby powder litigation takes new focus with asbestos claims

J&J baby powder litigation takes new focus with asbestos claims

A US$117 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson and a supplier could open a new front for thousands of cases claiming the widely-used product caused cancer, legal experts and plaintiffs lawyers said on Monday (Apr 16).
Evidence on talc cancer risk differs for jurors, researchers

Evidence on talc cancer risk differs for jurors, researchers

A US jury verdict linking regular use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder to a woman's death from ovarian cancer has spurred new concern from consumers, but scientists say the evidence of real danger is inconclusive at best.
J&J must pay US$72 million for cancer death linked to talcum powder: lawyers

J&J must pay US$72 million for cancer death linked to talcum powder: lawyers

Johnson & Johnson was ordered by a Missouri state jury to pay US$72 million of damages to the family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to her use of the company's talc-based Baby Powder and Shower to Shower for several decades.
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