Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Cases

Summary

A California state court jury slammed Johnson & Johnson with a $417 million verdict on Monday, including $347 million in punitive damages, at the first trial in California over claims that popular talc-based hygiene products like Johnson's Baby Powder can cause ovarian cancer.

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Outcome

The jury has found J&J & J&J Consumer liable - total of $417 million dollars in non-economic & punitive damages.
$68,000,000 N/E (J&J)
$2,000,000 N/E (J&J C)
$340,000,000 Punitive (J&J)
$7,000,000 Punitive (J&J C)