Johnson & Johnson's Settlement For Talc Cancer Lawsuits Reaches $700M Settlement With US States
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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has reached a tentative settlement of approximately $700 million with 42 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., over allegations of misleading information about the safety of its talc products. This settlement does not include over 52,000 personal-injury lawsuits still pending. The company has faced setbacks in bankruptcy proceedings aimed at mass settlements, with a rejected $8.9 billion payout plan. JNJ shares dropped 1.43% to $160.15 following the news.
January 23, 2024 | 6:18 pm
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Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a $700 million settlement related to its talc products, but still faces over 52,000 personal lawsuits. The stock price fell by 1.43%.
The settlement indicates progress in resolving legal issues, but the significant number of outstanding lawsuits and the potential for additional costs between $10 billion-$15 billion to address the broader litigation could continue to negatively impact investor sentiment and the stock price in the short term.
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