NEWS: Johnson & Johnson Reaches Settlement With US 43 States
Published on: 8/13/2024
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to a $700 million settlement with a coalition of 43 states, including Texas, Florida, and North Carolina, over claims that the company misled consumers about the safety of its talcum powder products. This settlement follows allegations that J&J´s marketing tactics were deceptive, leading consumers to believe that their baby powder and body powder products, which contained talc, were safe. Research has linked talc to serious health conditions, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
As part of the settlement, J&J will cease manufacturing, selling, or distributing talc products in the US. Attorney General Letitia James of New York, which will receive $44 million, emphasized the illegality and cruelty of targeting communities with hazardous products. The company is also working on a proposed $6.48 billion settlement to address pending lawsuits, aiming to comprehensively resolve the talc litigation. J&J was represented by a legal team from O’Melveny, led by Daniel Suvor, in these negotiations and settlements.
June 2024