Minnesota jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $65.5 million to woman with cancer who used talcum powder
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) — A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million on Friday to a mother of three who claimed talcum products made by Johnson & Johnson exposed her to asbestos and contributed to her developing cancer in the lining of her lungs.
TL;DR
- A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million to Anna Jean Houghton Carley, who claimed Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder caused her lung cancer.
- Carley's lawyers argued the company sold talc products knowing they were contaminated with asbestos and did not warn consumers.
- Johnson & Johnson stated its baby powder is safe, does not contain asbestos, and does not cause cancer, and announced its intention to appeal the verdict.
- The verdict is part of a larger legal battle concerning claims that talc in Johnson & Johnson products is linked to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
- Johnson & Johnson stopped selling talc-based powder worldwide in 2023.