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Johnson & Johnson agrees to $5.5B comprehensive resolution of ovarian talc litigation
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
- Agreement with plaintiff firms leading federal MDL and state court proceedings, conditioned on at least 95% participation of remaining claims.
- $5.5 billion total commitment; first payment of up to $3 billion in 2027, no further payments before 2028.
- Per claim payment structure under the comprehensive resolution.
- Resolution covers ovarian talc litigation, a major ongoing legal matter for JNJ.