Jury Awards $4.7 Billion To Women In Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Suit
The award, reportedly the largest-ever in such a case, was awarded to 22 women and their families who claim asbestos in the powder contributed to their ovarian cancer. The company plans an appeal.
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay a total of nearly $4.7 billion in damages to 22 women and their families who say asbestos found in the company's talcum powder contributed to their ovarian cancer.
The St. Louis Circuit Court jury awarded $4.14 billion
