Record $966 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit

Oct 08, 2025 02:32 pm CST

California jury awards $966 million to family of deceased woman who used Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder for 80 years before developing mesothelioma. The landmark verdict represents the largest award for an individual user in the 15-year litigation history surrounding J&J's iconic powder products, which the company continues to maintain do not cause cancer despite facing over 70,000 additional claims.