Johnson & Johnson faces more than 14,000 claims that its powders caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
Johnson & Johnson faces more than 14,000 claims that its talc-based powders caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
The New York verdict for plaintiff Donna Olson, 66, and her husband against Johnson & Johnson and its consumer-products unit only reflects the award of compensatory damages. Jurors will return next week to consider assessing punitive damages against the companies over their mishandling of the talc products.J&J faces more than 14,000 claims that its powders caused ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
The company contends that William Longo, a scientist who has testified for many plaintiffs in talc cases, lied in earlier trials about where he obtained talc samples in which he found traces of asbestos. Judge Manuel Mendez in Manhattan allowed Longo to testify on Olson’s behalf.
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