CALIFORNIA: A California jury on Wednesday (Mar 13) ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay US$29 million to a woman who alleged that asbestos in the ...
CALIFORNIA: A California jury on Wednesday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay US$29 million to a woman who alleged that asbestos in the company's talcum-powder-based products, including Johnson's Baby Powder, caused her mesothelioma, the latest defeat for the healthcare conglomerate which is facing thousands of similar lawsuits.
J&J denies allegations that its talc causes cancer, saying numerous studies and tests by regulators worldwide have shown that its talc is safe and asbestos-free.The New Jersey-based company is likely to appeal the verdict, which was made in California Superior Court in Oakland.
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