A California jury returned a $29.4 million verdict in a trial involving a woman who believes that her mesothelioma is tied to her regular use of Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder.
Wednesday's decision came after a lengthy trial that started in January. The jury awarded $24.4 million to Teresa Leavitt and $5 million to her spouse, Dean McElroy. Leavitt developed mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissue that lines lungs and other organs. The award is compensatory damages only, to repay the couple for their loss.
Montagnino emphasized that several cases have gone in favor of Johnson and Johnson and that there have been multiple mistrials. "This track record shows that there are one set of facts in these cases, and that decades of tests by independent, non-litigation driven experts and institutions repeatedly confirm that Johnson's Baby Powder does not contain asbestos or cause cancer," Montagnino said."We believe these issues will warrant a reversal on appeal.
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