Casaretto v. Johnson & Johnson
Trial
09/24/25 – 10/28/25
Summary
Dr. Alberto Casaretto developed fatal mesothelioma after using talc-based products for decades, which eventually took his life in 2022. Casaretto's family sues manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, arguing that asbestos present in the talc caused his cancer.
Christopher Tisi, representing the family, presents evidence he claims shows J&J knew about risks of asbestos contaminating the powder, yet attempted to cover it up. And, even though the company could have replaced talc with corn starch as a safer alternative, it refused to.
J&J claims that its talc is safe and does not cause mesothelioma. Emphasizing the safety procedures J&J followed, attorneys representing the company contend that studies showing asbestos in talc are fundamentally flawed.
Outcome
Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $20 million.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $20,000,000
- Judge
- Martin Bidwill
- Jurisdiction
- 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Judicial Complex
- Case Number
- CACE18028502
- Industry
- Accounting
- Practice Area
- Asbestos
Sessions
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:02:23 | Break | |||||
| 00:28:22 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:36:28 | Break | |||||
| 00:46:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 01:08:33 | Break | |||||
| 01:12:35 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 01:49:46 | End of Session |
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.