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$185M Monsanto Verdict Reinstated and 74,000+ J&J Talc Cases as First Trial Begins
As we head into the final stretch of 2025, this week’s Tort Talks covers four major developments reshaping the mass tort landscape:
Talc / J&J: The first post bankruptcy ovarian cancer trial begins this week in California state court as filings continue to climb. J&J now faces more than 74,000 cases and could be at 90,000 by the end of 2026.
Monsanto / Bayer: The Washington Supreme Court reinstated the $185 million PCB contamination verdict while a separate $38 million investor class action settlement wins final approval alleging Bayer downplayed liabilities tied to Monsanto.
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