Company says claims its baby powder and other talc products caused ovarian cancer were ‘meritless’ but that it settled to get closure

Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay several billion dollars to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits that allege its baby powder and talc products caused ovarian cancer.The…

NEW YORK: Johnson & Johnson said on Monday (Jul 27) it would pay US$5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products cause…

Johnson & Johnson will pay $5.5 billion to settle ovarian cancer claims. This landmark settlement covers nearly all remaining talc lawsuits against the company. The deal requires…