Talc Cancer

In a significant development, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has agreed to pay a hefty sum to resolve a multi-state investigation into its talc-based products. What Happened: The pharmaceutical giant will pay $700 million to settle allegations that its talc products, including baby powder, led to...

A jury has ruled that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) must pay $260 million to an Oregon woman who claims to have developed mesothelioma from using the company’s talc powder. What Happened: The jury’s decision, announced on Monday, includes $60 million in compensatory damages and $200...

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is being forced to pay $55 million in damages to a user of its talcum powder products. Talc is a mineral composed of magnesium, silicon, oxygen and hydrogen. According to CNN Money, Johnson & Johnson will pay $55 million in damages to Gloria Ristesund, who used...