Coverage dated April 3, 2023 to April 4, 2023

Johnson & Johnson to settle claims baby powder caused cancer for $8.9B

Headline from KENS 5 San Antonio, on the newest of 2 developments

The lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson had alleged its baby powder containing talc caused users to develop ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

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Apr 4, 2023
J&J proposes paying $8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits
Headline from WOWK Charleston ·
Apr 5, 2023Newest
Johnson & Johnson to settle claims baby powder caused cancer for $8.9B
Headline from KENS 5 San Antonio ·

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NBC10 Philadelphia
J&J Will Pay $8.9 Billion to Settle Claims Cosmetic Talc Products Caused Cancer (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 3, 2023
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
J&J proposes paying $8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Apr 3, 2023
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
Johnson & Johnson is earmarking nearly $9 billion to cover allegations that its baby power containing talc caused cancer. The amount more than quadruples that which the company had previously
Axios
Johnson & Johnson offers to pay $8.9B in talc baby powder lawsuit over cancer claims (opens Axios)
Published Apr 3, 2023
Axios's feed description
The company faces tens of thousands of lawsuits from people and their survivors.
KENS 5 San Antonio
Johnson & Johnson to settle claims baby powder caused cancer for $8.9B (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)
Published Apr 4, 2023
KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description
The lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson had alleged its baby powder containing talc caused users to develop ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
NBC News
J&J prepares to pay out $8.9 billion to settle talcum powder lawsuits (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 4, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The lawsuits alleged its powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer, or mesothelioma, which strikes the lungs and other organs.
AL.com
Johnson & Johnson talc baby powder settlement: $8.9 billion over cancer claims (opens AL.com)
Published Apr 4, 2023
AL.com's feed description
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay an $8.9 billion settlement over claims that its talc-based baby powder caused cancer.
NBC Los Angeles
Johnson & Johnson Shares Rise After Company Proposes Baby Powder Cancer Settlement (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 4, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Wall Street analysts were encouraged by J&J’s proposal to pay $8.9 billion to settle claims that its baby powder and other talc products caused cancer.
ABC 7 Chicago
Johnson & Johnson talc settlement: Company willing to pay $8.9B for baby powder cancer lawsuits (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 4, 2023
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay nearly $9 billion to settle lawsuits accusing its talc baby powder of causing cancer.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Johnson & Johnson offers $8.9 billion to settle talc baby powder claims (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Apr 4, 2023
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Johnson & Johnson said it has offered to pay $8.9 billion to settle tens of thousands of claims that its talc-based baby powder caused cancer, relying on a controversial bankruptcy
Washington Post
Johnson & Johnson offers $8.9B to settle talc baby powder claims (opens Washington Post)
Published Apr 4, 2023
Washington Post's feed description
The proposed settlement would be paid out over 25 years to settle claims that talc in baby powder caused cancer, which Johnson & Johnson denies.
CNET
Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Pay Nearly $9 Billion in Baby Powder Lawsuits (opens CNET)
Published Apr 4, 2023
CNET's feed description
The company's talc-based product has been the target of lawsuits over its safety. Here's what we know about J&J's baby powder, and its legal maneuvers.
NPR
Johnson & Johnson proposes paying $8.9 billion to settle talcum powder lawsuits (opens NPR)
Published Apr 4, 2023
NPR's feed description
Under a proposal, a J&J subsidiary will re-file for bankruptcy protection and seek court approval for a plan that would result in one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history.
Quartz
J&J quadrupled its initial offer to settle cancer lawsuits over its talc-based baby powder (opens Quartz)
Published Apr 4, 2023
Quartz's feed description
The health-products giant is now offering $8.9 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits
NPR
Johnson & Johnson offers to pay $8.9 billion to settle talcum powder lawsuits (opens NPR)
Published Apr 4, 2023
NPR's feed description
The company is offering nearly $9 billion to settle claims involving its talcum powder. The tentative deal has the backing of many people who sued Johnson & Johnson, but not everyone.
Deseret News
Johnson & Johnson offers $8.9 billion in baby powder settlement (opens Deseret News)
Published Apr 4, 2023
Deseret News's feed description
Despite efforts to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits against the company for cancer caused by its products, J&J is still adamant that the baby powder is safe
FOX Business
Johnson & Johnson to pay $8.9B to resolve claims baby powder, talc products caused cancer (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 4, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that it would pay $8.9 billion to resolve all current and future allegations that its baby powder containing talc caused cancer.
France 24
Science - US pharma giant Johnson & Johnson seeks to settle baby powder case (opens France 24)
Published Apr 4, 2023
France 24's feed description
US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay almost $9 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer. If approved by a court in…
New York Times
Johnson & Johnson Reaches Deal for $8.9 Billion Talc Settlement (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 4, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The company faces a flood of lawsuits claiming its talc products caused cancer. The proposed settlement requires approval by a bankruptcy court, but has the backing of plaintiffs’ lawyers.
Fortune
J&J offers $8.9bn settlement to 60,000 people who claim its talc products gave them cancer (opens Fortune)
Published Apr 4, 2023
Fortune's feed description
Women and men blamed J&J’s 129-year-old baby powder for causing ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

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