Verdict: $417 Million in First California Talcum Powder Jury Trial

A California jury has returned a verdict of $417 million against Johnson and Johnson for a woman who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder products including Johnson and Johnson baby powder.

The Johnson & Johnson Company and Johnson and Johnson Consumer Incorporated were defendants in the California jury trial, which awarded $70 million in damages and an additional $347 in punitive damages.

Levin Simes attorneys represent many of those injured by baby powder and talcum powder products, contact us today if you wish to receive a free consultation with an ovarian cancer lawyer.

The verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest of several verdicts against Johnson and Johnson for failure to warn about the risks of talcum powder. Previous verdicts at trial include:

$110 million verdict against Johnson and Johnson

$70 million verdict against Johnson and Johnson

$55 million verdict against Johnson and Johnson

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