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- A federal judge ruled that women suing Johnson & Johnson (J&J) over talc products may present expert testimony.
- The 67,500-plus lawsuits are consolidated in New Jersey.
- J&J maintains talc products are safe and cites outcomes, including a $4.69 billion verdict for 22 women.
- J&J has been accused of suing scientists to undermine research.
- It has settled some mesothelioma claims but faces large verdicts, including a $1.5 billion ruling in Baltimore.
