Boston Jury Delivers Stinging $42 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Landmark Talcum Powder Case Linked to Asbestos
BOSTON — A jury in Massachusetts has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay over $42 million to the family of Paul Lovell, ruling that the company’s baby powder was responsible for his mesothelioma diagnosis. Lovell, who used the product for four decades on himself and his children, received his diagnosis in 2021. This verdict marks one of the largest awards in a series of talc-related lawsuits against the corporation, highlighting the rising legal scrutiny surrounding claims of asbestos-laden talcum powder. During the two-week trial, Lovell’s attorneys pointed out that he had no history of occupational … Read more