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Justices Reject Johnson & Johnson Appeal Of $2B Talc Verdict

Justices Reject Johnson & Johnson Appeal Of $2B Talc Verdict

Justices Reject Johnson & Johnson Appeal Of $2B Talc Verdict

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a $2 billion verdict in favor of women who say they developed ovarian cancer from using Johnson & Johnson talc products.

The justices did not comment Tuesday in rejecting Johnson & Johnson’s appeal.

The New Jersey-based company argued it was not treated fairly in facing one trial involving 22 cancer sufferers who came from 12 states and different backgrounds.

A Missouri jury initially awarded the women $4.7 billion, but a state appeals court dropped two women from the suit and reduced the award to $2 billion.

The jury found the company’s talc products contain asbestos and asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer.

The company disputes both points.

 

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