Johnson & Johnson Talc Lawsuit Settlement | Huntsville News

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

Johnson & Johnson is settling a staggering $5.5 billion in lawsuits tied to talc-based powder allegedly causing ovarian cancer — a decade-long legal saga involving nearly 80,000 cases. The deal, still conditional and pending approval from 95% of remaining plaintiffs, gained momentum after expert testimony failed to definitively link talc to specific cancers, prompting a judge to question the cases’ validity. The company switched to cornstarch products in 2020, and a prior $16 billion offer was rejected — with the judge citing “personal antagonism” and “poor choices.” Now, with settlement…