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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Johnson & Johnson announced a settlement offer of up to $5.5 billion to resolve lawsuits alleging that its talc-based baby powder products caused cancer. The offer addresses claims filed by thousands of plaintiffs over multiple years. The settlement requires court approval and agreement from the majority of claimants to proceed.
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