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Case Details
Missouri appeals court upholds jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson in favor of 20 women who developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder. The company knew its product could be contaminated by asbestos, a known carcinogen, but continued marketing it without warning. The verdict included $500 million in compensatory damages ($25 million each) and $1.6 billion in punitive damages (reduced from $4 billion).
Additional Notes
Jury verdict upheld on appeal. Johnson & Johnson knew its product contained asbestos and that asbestos causes cancer, but continued marketing its powder while saying nothing about the risk. The court found it reasonable for the jury to conclude that Johnson & Johnson’s conduct 'was outrageous because of evil motive or reckless indifference' to the risks.