Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Cases

VERDICT

Trial
11/13/25 – 12/12/25

Summary

In this bellwether talc trial, two plaintiffs contend their use of defendant Johnson & Johnson's talc-based Baby Powder caused their ovarian cancer.

Plaintiffs contend their long-time use of the product caused their disease. The defense argues that talc in its Baby Powder was safe and plaintiffs' cancer occurred because of other causes.

This is the second-ever California state court cancer trial related to allegations that J&J's talc-based cosmetic products cause ovarian cancer.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to camera placement restrictions and the requirement jurors not appear on camera, only audio of the attorneys during opening statements (along with images of demonstratives) is available.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiffs.

Total damages: $40 million.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$40,000,000
Judge
Theresa Traber
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles
Court
Stanley Mosk Courthouse
Case Number
JCCP4872
Industry
Chemical
Practice Area
Products Liability, Asbestos
Plaintiff
Kent, Monica
Plaintiff
Schultz, Deborah and Albert
Defense
Johnson & Johnson
Lay Witnesses
Expert Witnesses

Sessions

NOV
13
NOV
14
NOV
17
NOV
18
NOV
19
NOV
20
NOV
21
NOV
24
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
NOV
25
DEC
1
DEC
2
DEC
3
DEC
4
DEC
5
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
3 Chapters
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
2 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
3 Chapters
DEC
8
DEC
9
DEC
10
DEC
11
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
2 Chapters
DEC
12

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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