Mesothelioma

Boston Jury Awards $8 Million to Woman After Asbestos-Linked Mesothelioma Diagnosis from Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder

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A Boston jury has awarded $8 million to an 84-year-old woman diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Janice Paluzzi’s health struggles stem from decades of using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, which the jury found to be contaminated with asbestos. The panel concluded that the company was aware of these hazards for many years yet failed to inform users of the dangers. Paluzzi received her mesothelioma diagnosis in 2021, shortly after Johnson & Johnson ceased North American sales of its talc-based powder amid intensified scrutiny and litigation. The decision to … Read more

Landmark $117 Million Verdict: New York Couple Secures Historic Compensation for Mesothelioma Suffering

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In New York, a jury awarded $117 million to William Durbec and his wife, Victoria, in a landmark verdict related to William’s battle with malignant mesothelioma. The significant award includes $78 million for Mr. Durbec’s pain and suffering, along with an additional $39 million to Mrs. Durbec for her loss of companionship. This combined total marks a record for mesothelioma cases in the state. The lawsuit stemmed from Mr. Durbec’s exposure to asbestos while working as a metal worker at the World Trade Center construction site during the 1970s. The couple filed claims against several … Read more

Jury Awards $22 Million in Punitive Damages Despite Favorable Ruling for Johnson & Johnson in Mesothelioma Lawsuit

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In a remarkable turn of events in a courtroom, where Johnson & Johnson was facing allegations over its talcum powder, a jury initially tried to award $22 million in punitive damages to the plaintiff, despite finding the company not factually responsible for the harm claimed in the lawsuit. This case, rooted in claims of negligence and misinformation, highlights ongoing debates over product safety and corporate responsibility. The plaintiff, Michelle Felton, represented the estate of Michaeleen Lee, who reportedly used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder for many years before succumbing to mesothelioma, a cancer typically linked … Read more

Jury Delivers $22 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Despite Rejecting Mesothelioma Talc Link

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Pittsburgh, PA — In an unprecedented legal twist, a Pittsburgh jury recently decided against awarding $22 million in damages to the family of Michaeleen Lee, a woman who succumbed to malignant mesothelioma, which they alleged was caused by Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products. While the jury ruled that the company’s products were not responsible for Lee’s illness, they still attempted to levy punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson for misrepresentation regarding the safety of its talc products. Yet, this punitive award was invalidated as it contradicted the jury’s initial findings and the specific instructions … Read more