Johnson & Johnson agrees to $5.5 billion settlement for baby powder cancer claims

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Johnson & Johnson will pay $5.5 billion to settle ovarian cancer claims. This landmark settlement covers nearly all remaining talc lawsuits against the company. The deal requires acceptance from ninety-five percent of claimants for finalization. Johnson & Johnson stated the claims were meritless and sought closure. The company has long denied its talc products caused cancer.