Mesothelioma Victims Agree to Johnson & Johnson Settlement Offers
For years, Johnson & Johnson has fought hard against legal claims filed by mesothelioma victims and others that have blamed asbestos-contaminated talc in its baby powder product for their illnesses. While arguing against liability, the company has also pursued a controversial bankruptcy filing that America’s courts have rejected twice. Facing challenges on multiple fronts, the company has quietly begun to settle with some of its victims.
Johnson & Johnson Settles Two Mesothelioma Claims
Though the details and amounts received by the victims remain unknown, Johnson & Johnson demonstrated a reversal of its previous stance by agreeing to settle two outstanding mesothelioma claims. The move is part of ongoing negotiations with a law firm that is representing multiple talcum-powder-based claims against the company.
Both the family of mesothelioma victim Rosalino Reyes, who died at the age of 54, and victim Marlin Eagles blame Johnson & Johnson’s product for their diagnosis with the rare, asbestos-related disease. Mr. Reyes died in 2020 a few days after the jury trial regarding his illness began, leading to the case ending in a mistrial. Mr. Eagles is 81 years old and still battling the disease.
Mesothelioma Claims Filed in California Court
Mr. Reyes’ family and Mr. Eagles and his wife filed their claims in Alameda Superior Court in California, which had previously seen significant jury decisions in mesothelioma claims against the company. The court’s most recent decision in an asbestos claim against Johnson & Johnson resulted in an $18.8 million damages award.
Though Johnson & Johnson continues to argue against its responsibility, it is also facing more than 50,000 outstanding mesothelioma and ovarian cancer claims, and the rejection of its bankruptcy filing has given rise to concerns about the costs of future litigation. It is unknown whether they will continue to offer settlements to victims and their families.
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