Johnson & Johnson Talc Lawsuit Settlement | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Johnson & Johnson is poised to settle a historic $5.5 billion talc lawsuit over ovarian cancer claims, pending approval from at least 95% of plaintiffs — a move that comes after a previous $9 billion deal was rejected by a judge. With legal hurdles now requiring plaintiffs to prove direct causation — a burden they can’t meet — the company sees this settlement as a strategic exit, freeing them to focus on life-saving innovations. The initial $3 billion payment won’t hit until next year, with no more due until 2028. Investors responded positively, sending shares up over 2% — betting on a clean…