Updates on asbestos talc lawsuit
An updated look at the J&J talcum powder MDL: pending claim counts, the March 2026 Lancet retraction, June 2026's split bellwether verdicts, the reduced punitive damages ruling, and where settlement talks stand.
Quick Answer: A talcum powder mesothelioma lawsuit is a product-liability claim alleging that asbestos-contaminated talc products, such as Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder, caused mesothelioma. Over 68,000 cases are pending in the federal MDL, juries have awarded substantial verdicts in bellwether trials, and eligibility generally requires documented long-term talc use and a mesothelioma diagnosis. Last [...]
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