Overview
Claims allege that J&J talc-based powders caused ovarian cancer. A $12.5 billion global resolution was recorded in 2025 (per public reports). In July 2026, J&J reached an agreement for up to $5.5 billion for the remaining litigation (up to $3 billion in payouts beginning in 2027), with final court approval still pending as of August 28, 2026 (per Reuters, Jul 27 2026; Asbestos.com, Aug 28 2026). New lawsuits and verdicts continue in state courts (per Asbestos.com, Aug 28 2026).
Key people
Companies involved
Settlement amounts
2025: $12.5 billion global resolution (per public reports). July 2026: agreement for up to $5.5 billion (up to $3 billion in payouts from 2027), final approval pending (per Reuters, Jul 27 2026). Per-claim amounts vary; no outcome can be promised.
Key dates
- August 28, 2026New lawsuits and verdicts continue in state courts (per Asbestos.com)
- July 27, 2026Agreement for up to $5.5 billion reached (up to $3 billion in payouts from 2027); final approval pending (per Reuters)
- June 1, 2025Talc bankruptcy proceedings dismissed (Houston, per court records)
- March 31, 2025$12.5 billion global resolution recorded (per public reports)
- September 1, 2024Red River Talc files Chapter 11 (third attempt) (per court records)
Updates
- Updated Aug 28, 2026Seeded from research (Aug 2026): $12.5B global resolution 2025 (per public reports) + $5.5B agreement Jul 2026, final approval pending (per Reuters); new state-court verdicts continue (per Asbestos.com).
Notable filings
No notable filings recorded yet. Docket entries are added from public court records as they appear.
FAQ
What is the talc powder lawsuit about?
Claimants alleged that J&J talc-based powders caused ovarian cancer (per complaints). Litigation has proceeded mainly in state courts across many states, with a large number of trials and verdicts over the years (per court records and reporting).
How much has J&J paid so far?
A $12.5 billion global resolution was recorded in 2025 (per public reports). In July 2026, J&J reached an agreement for up to $5.5 billion for the remaining litigation, including up to $3 billion in payouts beginning in 2027 (per Reuters, July 27, 2026).
Is the $5.5 billion agreement final?
No — final court approval was still pending as of August 28, 2026 (per Reuters, July 27, 2026; Asbestos.com, August 28, 2026).
What happened to the J&J talc bankruptcy?
The federal bankruptcy of J&J’s talc entities was dismissed in 2025 (per court records); the state-court litigation continued afterward.
Can I still file a talc claim?
New lawsuits and verdicts continue in state courts (per Asbestos.com, August 28, 2026), and the 2026 agreement is expected to create a claims program for the remaining litigation (per Reuters, July 27, 2026). Consult a licensed attorney about your position.
How much will I receive?
Per-claim amounts vary by injury, jurisdiction, and the claims program; no outcome can be promised.
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