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$40M Talc Verdict, $32M NEC Win & JPML Creates 2 New MDLs to Close 2025
Two major jury verdicts and several key rulings capped off a pivotal week in mass torts. In this edition of Tort Talk, Jon Robinson, Marc Rioux, and Joe Fantini unpack what each development means as we head into 2026.
Talc – $40M Ovarian Cancer Verdict
A Los Angeles jury awarded $40 million in compensatory damages to two plaintiffs. J&J plans to appeal, but the result strengthens plaintiff momentum ahead of the 2026 bellwethers.
NEC – $32M Verdict Against Yale Hospital
A unique NEC case resulted in a $32 million verdict after a premature infant was fed a cow’s-milk supplement against the…
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