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Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $966 Million Settlement

So Let's Talk About Talc Safety

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Kevin James Bennett
Oct 10, 2025
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A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) must pay $966 million to the family of Mae Moore, who died in 2021 from mesothelioma linked to asbestos-contaminated talc products. The verdict was issued in October 2025. The verdict—comprising $16 million in compensatory damages and $950 million in punitive damages—marks another significant mom…

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