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Johnson & Johnson Hit With $29 Million Verdict In Mesothelioma Case

The woman said she used J&J talc-based products in the 1960s and 70s, and later developed mesothelioma. The pharmaceutical company says its product is safe, and plans to appeal.

A woman in California who says Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder caused her to develop mesothelioma was awarded $29 million by a jury Wednesday. J&J says it will appeal the judgment.

The plaintiff, Terry Leavitt, said she regularly used two J&J products

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