Johnson & Johnson Talc Lawsuits

For decades, Johnson & Johnson sold talc-based baby powder that became the subject of thousands of lawsuits alleging that the product was contaminated with asbestos and contributed to cancer. Internal company documents indicated that company executives, scientists, and lawyers were aware of tests that occasionally detected asbestos in talc and concerns about contamination dating back many years. The allegations triggered extensive litigation in the United States, with courts awarding billions of dollars in damages to plaintiffs.

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