Johnson & Johnson Faces Legal Setback in Landmark Talc Case
15.12.2025 - 05:42:07Johnson & Johnson US4781601046
A California jury has delivered a significant legal blow to Johnson & Johnson, ordering the healthcare giant to pay $40 million in damages in a talc-related cancer lawsuit. This verdict, reached on Friday, December 12, 2025, represents the first plaintiff victory against the company since 2021, reigniting concerns over its long-running litigation saga.
Jurors at the Los Angeles Superior Court awarded $18 million to plaintiff Monica Kent and $22 million to Deborah Schultz and her husband. Both women attributed their ovarian cancer diagnoses to the prolonged use of Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder.
In a swift response, the company labeled the decision an “aberrant adverse verdict” and announced its immediate intention to appeal. Read more...
