Johnson & Johnson Fined $966 Million in Baby Talc Cancer Case
A Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million in the talcum powder cancer case. The ruling came after evidence showed that the company used asbestos fiber to manufacture its powder. Asbestos fiber is a toxic chemical and is carcinogenic, causing a rare cancer. The jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma. The company is liable in the latest trial for its use of cancer-producing chemicals. The family of Mae Moore, a California resident, died at the age of 88 in 2021. The family sued J&J, claiming its baby talc powder contained asbestos fiber. Also Read: IMF Warns Banks of Liquidity Risks in the $9.6 Trillion FX Market Johnson & Johnson To Appeal the Court’s Verdict, Says Baby Talc & Cancer Have No Connection Source: CNBC The court ordered J&J to pay $16 million in compensatory damages and $950 million in punitive damages. The total fine comes to $966 million, according to the court f...