Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $966 Million in Talc Cancer Case, Faces Bankruptcy Hurdles
A Los Angeles jury has found Johnson & Johnson liable in a case alleging its talc products caused the mesothelioma death of Mae Moore, awarding her family $966 million. The verdict includes $16 million in compensatory damages and $950 million in punitive damages, though the latter may be reduced on appeal. J&J plans to appeal the verdict, disputing the validity of the evidence presented and maintaining its products are safe. This recent verdict adds to the thousands of lawsuits against the company regarding its talc products, although J&J has had mixed results, including some wins, in similar trials.
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