Connecticut Resident Wins $15 Million in Landmark Case Against Johnson & Johnson Over Cancer-Linked Baby Powder

Hartford, CT — A Connecticut man has been awarded a substantial $15 million verdict after a jury found that his use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder was linked to his cancer diagnosis. The decision came after a protracted legal battle highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of consumer products containing talcum powder. The case centered on the plaintiff, who argued that his long-term use of the talcum powder caused him to develop cancer. Expert testimony during the trial shed light on the potential health risks associated with talc, a mineral composed of magnesium, silicon, … Read more

Connecticut Man Receives $15 Million in Landmark Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Cancer Case

Hartford, CT — A Connecticut man has been awarded a substantial $15 million by a jury after he filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that their talcum-based baby powder product caused his cancer. This legal victory marks yet another case in the long-standing dispute over the safety of one of the company’s most recognizable products. The lawsuit, filed by 68-year-old Harold Johns, claimed that the extensive use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder led to his diagnosis of a rare and aggressive cancer known as mesothelioma, which is linked to asbestos exposure. Johns … Read more

Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $15 Million in Mesothelioma Case Linked to Baby Powder

Bridgeport, CT — In a recent legal ruling, Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $15 million in compensatory damages to a plaintiff who claimed its talcum powder caused his mesothelioma. The decision was reached after a month-long trial in the Bridgeport Judicial District Court. Evan Plotkin, 64, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2021, is at the center of this case marking another significant verdict against the pharmaceutical giant. The jury, addressing the claims against Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, also found punitive conduct by the company, which will lead to further determinations … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Multibillion-Dollar Settlement as Talc Powder Litigation Swells Across The U.S.

NEW YORK — For years, Johnson & Johnson has been embroiled in legal battles over its talcum powder products, with thousands of lawsuits claiming that prolonged use of these products can lead to ovarian cancer and other serious health issues. The most recent development in this saga is the bankruptcy filing by one of J&J’s units, Red River Talc LLC, as it tries to handle the liabilities stemming from these cases through a Chapter 11 restructuring plan. On September 23, 2024, Red River Talc LLC announced it was pursuing bankruptcy for the third time. This … Read more