Johnson & Johnson to Pay $5.5bn Settlement in Talc Cancer Lawsuit
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Johnson & Johnson said it would pay an estimated $5.5bn to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products cause cancer.
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talc products cause cancer.
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“<p>Landmark deal covers about 76,000 claims and could end contentious, decade-long legal battle</p><p>Johnson & Johnson said it would pay an estimated $5.5bn to resolve tens of thousands of”
The Guardian — Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5bn settlement in talc cancer lawsuit
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“The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.”
bbc — Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits