Torts/Personal Injury
Apr. 27, 2026
Mixed rulings shape trajectory of J&J talc litigation
Mixed verdicts and post-trial rulings are reshaping Johnson & Johnson talc litigation, as courts scrutinize punitive damages while the company continues defending thousands of claims after failed bankruptcy efforts. A new bellwether trial opens Monday in Los Angeles.
While recent juries have delivered significant verdicts against Johnson & Johnson in talc cases nationwide, particularly for ovarian cancer and mesothelioma claims, trial and appellate courts have been scrutinizing the largest payouts - mainly punitive damages tied to allegations of corporate misconduct.
With tens of thousands of claims still pending and Johnson & Johnson returning to the tort system to fight after failed bankruptcy efforts, the direction of the litigation...
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