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J&J Hit with $65.5M Mesothelioma Verdict; Plans Appeal
12/20/2025
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- A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million to Anna Jean Houghton Carley for mesothelioma linked to Johnson & Johnson talc.
- Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal, saying its products are safe and do not contain asbestos.
- The verdict follows other lawsuits, including a $40 million ovarian cancer award and a $966 million California mesothelioma judgment.
- Johnson & Johnson ceased selling talc-based products globally in 2023.
