Johnson & Johnson will pay $700 million to settle claims from 42 states and Washington, D.C.
Johnson & Johnson has resolved allegations related to talc powder through a settlement amounting to $700 million
Johnson & Johnson will pay $700 million to settle claims from 42 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., alleging its talc-based baby powder causes cancer and it misled consumers. Led by Florida, North Carolina, and Texas, the settlement does not admit wrongdoing. J&J faces additional lawsuits, including a shareholder class action and individual cases linking its talc products to cancer. Last year, J&J transitioned to cornstarch in its baby powder, asserting its products are asbestos-free and safe, according to the International Business Times.
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Agrees to Stop Selling Talc Products
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul emphasized the need for accurate consumer information and holding companies accountable. Johnson & Johnson agreed to a financial settlement and will stop making and selling its talc products, which were pulled from the North American market in 2020. J&J’s VP of litigation, Erik Hass, said the company aims to resolve all talc claims. Despite the settlement, J&J still faces many lawsuits.
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