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Torts/Personal Injury,
Consumer Protection Law

Jun. 12, 2024

J&J finalizes $700M talc litigation settlement

The deal, which includes a pledge to end sales of products with talc, requires court approval.

Johnson & Johnson will pay $700 million over three years to settle claims by 43 state attorneys general, including California, that the pharmaceutical giant's baby powder and other talc-based products are carcinogenic.

"Johnson & Johnson knew that it could not ensure the safety of its products for women and children and chose to prioritize profit over honesty. It's unacceptable, and for the people who were harmed, it's devastating," Attorney General Ro...

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