US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday proposed an $8.9 billion settlement to resolve years-long lawsuits claiming that its talcum powder products caused cancer.
The New Jersey-based company said the proposed settlement, which still needs court approval, “will equitably and efficiently resolve all claims arising from cosmetic talc litigation.”
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Source: Johnson & Johnson Offers $8.9 Billion To Settle Talc Cancer Claims