A Minnesota jury has awarded $65.5 million to a mother of three who alleged Johnson & Johnson’s talcum products caused her mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. The plaintiff claimed the company’s baby powder contained asbestos, despite Johnson & Johnson’s argument that their products are safe. This verdict is the latest in a series of legal battles regarding the safety of Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products. The company has stated its intention to appeal the decision.
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A California jury recently awarded $40 million to two women who alleged Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder caused their ovarian cancer, finding the company failed to warn consumers despite knowing of the product’s dangers for years. The plaintiffs, who both used the product for decades, underwent extensive cancer treatments. Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal the verdict, maintaining their products are safe and do not cause cancer, though they stopped selling the talc-based powder in the U.S. in 2020. The company faces tens of thousands of similar lawsuits and has previously attempted to resolve the litigation through bankruptcy, a strategy that has been unsuccessful.
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A man pardoned by former President Trump after the January 6th Capitol riot has been arrested in Florida. Andrew Paul Johnson, 44, is accused of molesting an 11-year-old boy on multiple occasions. According to an affidavit, Johnson attempted to bribe the child by gifting him an iPhone and claiming he would receive $10 million and be included in his will due to his involvement in the January 6th events. Johnson had previously pleaded guilty for his actions during the riot but was later pardoned.
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Andrew Paul Johnson, who received a pardon from former President Trump for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot, has been arrested in Florida on charges of child molestation. The arrest came after a months-long investigation and involved allegations of Johnson attempting to silence the victim, using the potential payout from his Jan. 6 involvement as leverage. Johnson was accused of committing lewd and lascivious acts on the child. Further investigation revealed that Johnson had expressed an intent to include the child in his will, allegedly to prevent him from revealing Johnson’s actions.
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