Deal would resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging company’s baby powder causes ovarian cancer
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is moving forward with a $6.475bn proposed settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other talcum-powder products were contaminated with asbestos and caused ovarian cancer, the company said on Wednesday in a statement.
The company discontinued sales of its baby powder in North America in 2020, and worldwide in 2023. The company now sells a cornstarch-based formula, though it continues to insist on the safety of talc products.
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