J&J to pay US$2.1 billion over cancer-causing talc | The Malaysian Insight

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has faced thousands of suits in the US alleging its failure to warn consumers of the risk of cancer from asbestos in its talc-based products. – EPA pic, June 24, 2020.

A US court has upheld a verdict that talcum powder sold by Johnson & Johnson caused ovarian cancer, and ordered the pharmaceutical giant to pay US$2.1 billion in damages. The decision by the Missouri Court of Appeal cut by more than half the US$4.4 billion a jury had awarded 22 people in 2018. The court agreed that some of the plaintiffs should not have been included in the case as they were from outside the state.

Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

J&J loses bid to overturn baby powder verdict, but damages cut to US$2.12b | Malay MailNEW YORK, June 24 — A Missouri appeals court yesterday rejected Johnson & Johnson's bid to throw out a jury verdict in favour of women who blamed their ovarian cancer on its baby powder and other talc products, but reduced damages by more than half, to US$2.12 billion (RM9.06 billion). The...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »

Johnson & Johnson told to pay $2.1bil over cancer-causing talc powder | New Straits TimesWASHINGTON: A US court has upheld a verdict that talcum powder sold by Johnson & Johnson caused ovarian cancer and ordered the pharmaceutical giant to pay $2.1 billion in damages.
Source: NST_Online - 🏆 17. / 53 Read more »