Johnson & Johnson has offered up to $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer. The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle.
Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay $5.5 billion to resolve nearly 70,000 U.S. lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder causes ovarian cancer. The settlement represents one of the largest product liability resolutions in recent U.S. history.
Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay $5.5 billion to resolve approximately 69,000 U.S. lawsuits alleging its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer. The settlement covers the vast majority of remaining American ovarian cancer cases, though a separate mass case continues in British courts.
Johnson & Johnson announced a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve approximately 76,000 lawsuits claiming its talc products caused ovarian cancer. The settlement concludes years of major litigation against the consumer health company.