April 11, 2024: J&J Talcum Powder Update

Talc Lawyer Defends $19 Billion Settlement Proposal Against J&J ClaimsIn a recent court testimony on April 11, 2024, a talc lawyer defended himself against Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) claims that he breached ethical duties by collaborating with a former company attorney to propose a $19 billion settlement over talcum powder litigation. The lawyer clarified that the ex-J&J lawyer did not influence their proposal strategy, emphasizing the independence of their decision-making process.Dispute Over Ethical ConductJ&J has accused the talc lawyer of unethical behavior, alleging that the collaboration with the former company attorney was improper. However, the lawyer maintains that their proposal was based on an independent assessment and was not influenced by the ex-J&J lawyer.