<div id="readability-page-1">04:07 AM EST, 12/15/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Johnson &amp; Johnson ( JNJ ) was hit with a $40 million verdict in a Los Angeles Superior Court case over talc-based baby powder that was reportedly responsible for ovarian cancer, the plaintiffs' lawyers said Sunday.The award covers compensatory damages for plaintiffs Monica Kent and Deborah Schultz and Schultz's husband, who alleged ovarian cancer after decades of talc product use, the firm said.The verdict followed a four-week trial that included testimony from former US Food and Drug Administration commissioner David Kessler about alleged asbestos-related evidence and company documents dating back to the 1970s, Beasley Allen said.The plaintiffs' lawyers also said more trials are expected through H1 2026.Johnson &amp; Johnson ( JNJ ) did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

Johnson & Johnson was hit with a $40 million verdict by the Los Angeles Superior Court over talc-based baby powder allegedly causing ovarian cancer. The award covers compensatory damages for plaintiffs Monica Kent and Deborah Schultz and Schultz's husband. The verdict followed a four-week trial with testimony from former FDA commissioner David Kessler. More trials are expected through H1 2026. Johnson & Johnson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Johnson & Johnson Hit With $40 Million Talc-Lawsuit Verdict by the Los Angeles Superior Court