J&J offers $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has offered to pay $5.5bn (£4.13bn) to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits in the US alleging its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer.

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J&J offers $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

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The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

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Sky Published 28 July 2026

J&J offers $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

BBC Published 28 July 2026

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle US baby powder lawsuits

The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

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