South Carolina Jury Awards $63.4 Million to Johnson & Johnson Asbestos Victim
A South Carolina jury has awarded $63.4 million to Michael Perry, who sued Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) claiming its Baby Powder caused his mesothelioma. The verdict includes $32.6 million in compensatory damages and $30.7 million in punitive damages. The jury found both J&J and co-defendant American International Industries negligent and liable, determining their actions were "willful, wanton or reckless".
Evidence presented showed J&J knew its talc-based products contained asbestos since 1970 but kept them on the market until 2019. This verdict follows a $260 million asbestos-related verdict against J&J in Oregon earlier this year, marking the fourth jury verdict in favor of Dean Omar Branham Shirley's clients in 2024.
Una giuria della Carolina del Sud ha assegnato 63,4 milioni di dollari a Michael Perry, che ha citato in giudizio Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) sostenendo che il suo Baby Powder ha causato il suo mesotelioma. Il verdetto include 32,6 milioni di dollari in danni compensativi e 30,7 milioni di dollari in danni punitivi. La giuria ha stabilito che sia J&J che il co-imputato American International Industries sono stati negligenti e responsabili, determinando che le loro azioni erano “volontarie, sconsiderate o temerarie”.
Le prove presentate hanno dimostrato che J&J sapeva che i suoi prodotti a base di talco contenevano amianto dal 1970, ma li ha mantenuti sul mercato fino al 2019. Questo verdetto segue un verdetto di 260 milioni di dollari relativo all'amianto contro J&J in Oregon all'inizio di quest'anno, segnando il quarto verdetto della giuria a favore dei clienti di Dean Omar Branham Shirley nel 2024.
Un jurado de Carolina del Sur ha otorgado 63.4 millones de dólares a Michael Perry, quien demandó a Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) alegando que su Baby Powder causó su mesotelioma. El veredicto incluye 32.6 millones de dólares en daños compensatorios y 30.7 millones de dólares en daños punitivos. El jurado determinó que tanto J&J como el co-demandado American International Industries fueron negligentes y responsables, determinando que sus acciones eran “intencionales, temerarias o imprudentes”.
Las pruebas presentadas mostraron que J&J sabía que sus productos a base de talco contenían asbesto desde 1970, pero los mantuvo en el mercado hasta 2019. Este veredicto sigue a un veredicto relacionado con el asbesto de 260 millones de dólares contra J&J en Oregón a principios de este año, marcando el cuarto veredicto del jurado a favor de los clientes de Dean Omar Branham Shirley en 2024.
사우스캐롤라이나 배심원단은 마이클 페리에게 6340만 달러를 배상했습니다. 그는 존슨앤존슨(NYSE:JNJ)을 상대로 아기 파우더가 자신의 악성 중피종을 유발했다고 주장하며 소송을 제기했습니다. 이 판결에는 3,260만 달러의 보상 손해와 3,070만 달러의 징벌적 손해가 포함됩니다. 배심원단은 J&J와 공동 피고인인 아메리칸 인터내셔널 인더스트리스가 모두 과실이 있으며 책임이 있다고 판단하고 그들의 행동이 “고의적이거나 무모하거나 부주의했다”고 결론지었습니다.
제출된 증거는 J&J가 1970년부터 자사의 탈크 기반 제품에 석면이 포함되어 있음을 알고 있었지만 2019년까지 시장에 판매했다고 보여줍니다. 이번 판결은 올해 초 오리건주에서 J&J를 상대로 한 2억 6천만 달러의 석면 관련 판결에 이어진 것으로, 2024년 Dean Omar Branham Shirley의 고객에게 유리한 네 번째 배심원 판결을 기록한 것입니다.
Un jury de Caroline du Sud a accordé 63,4 millions de dollars à Michael Perry, qui a poursuivi Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) en affirmant que sa poudre pour bébé a causé son mésothéliome. Le verdict comprend 32,6 millions de dollars de dommages-intérêts compensatoires et 30,7 millions de dollars de dommages-intérêts punitifs. Le jury a conclu que J&J et le co-défendeur American International Industries avaient fait preuve de négligence et étaient responsables, déterminant que leurs actions étaient “volontaires, imprudentes ou téméraires”.
Les preuves présentées ont montré que J&J savait depuis 1970 que ses produits à base de talc contenaient de l'amiante, mais les a maintenus sur le marché jusqu'en 2019. Ce verdict fait suite à un verdict lié à l'amiante de 260 millions de dollars contre J&J dans l'Oregon plus tôt cette année, marquant le quatrième verdict du jury en faveur des clients de Dean Omar Branham Shirley en 2024.
Eine Jury in South Carolina hat Michael Perry 63,4 Millionen Dollar zugesprochen, der Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) verklagt hat, weil er behauptet, dass sein Babypuder sein Mesotheliom verursacht hat. Das Urteil umfasst 32,6 Millionen Dollar an Entschädigungsschäden und 30,7 Millionen Dollar an Strafschäden. Die Jury stellte fest, dass sowohl J&J als auch der Mitbeklagte American International Industries fahrlässig und verantwortlich waren und entschied, dass ihr Verhalten “vorsätzlich, grob fahrlässig oder rücksichtslos” war.
Die vorgelegten Beweise zeigten, dass J&J seit 1970 wusste, dass seine talkum-basierten Produkte Asbest enthielten, diese jedoch bis 2019 auf dem Markt hielt. Dieses Urteil folgt einem Urteil in Oregon zu Asbest von 260 Millionen Dollar gegen J&J zu Beginn dieses Jahres und markiert das vierte Juryurteil zugunsten der Kunden von Dean Omar Branham Shirley im Jahr 2024.
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- J&J faces a $63.4 million verdict in an asbestos-related lawsuit
- Jury found J&J's actions were "willful, wanton or reckless"
- Evidence suggests J&J knew about asbestos in its products since 1970
- This is the fourth jury verdict against J&J in 2024 for the law firm
- Potential for increased legal liabilities and reputational damage
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This verdict represents a significant legal setback for Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in its ongoing talc litigation. The
This verdict could have substantial financial implications for Johnson & Johnson. While the
The link between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma is well-established in medical literature. This case highlights the importance of rigorous safety testing for consumer products, especially those used daily. The alleged presence of asbestos in talc-based products raises serious public health concerns. It's important to note that mesothelioma has a long latency period, often 20-50 years, meaning cases related to historical exposure may continue to emerge. This verdict underscores the need for ongoing research into the long-term health effects of common household products and the importance of transparent communication about potential risks. The medical community will likely continue to closely monitor the outcomes of these cases and their implications for public health policies.
Dean Omar Branham Shirley trial team secures verdict on behalf of man diagnosed with mesothelioma
Jurors awarded Michael Perry and his family
Mr. Perry was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a terminal cancer exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos, in July 2023. He used the company’s powder every day because he was allergic to deodorants.
Testimony in the trial showed that Johnson & Johnson knew as early as 1970 that its talc-based products contained asbestos, a known carcinogen, but kept the product on the market, recalling it only after FDA testing in 2019 found asbestos in a sample.
“Neither Michael nor any other consumer should be put in harm's way,” said Dean Omar Branham Shirley (DOBS) partner Ben Adams. “Johnson & Johnson continues to refuse to accept accountability for the lives they’ve taken. But today, the jury saw through their tactics and delivered a measure of justice. And for that, we are deeply grateful.”
Beyond finding the companies liable for Mr. Perry’s mesothelioma, the jury also found clear and convincing evidence that both the actions of J&J and American International actions were “willful, wanton or reckless.”
The trial team was led by Ben Adams along with Rachel Gross and Jonathan George. Attorney Theile McVey of Kassel McVey also represented Mr. Perry and his family.
Earlier this year, the Dean Omar Branham Shirley firm obtained a
The case is Michael Perry v. American International Industries, et al., case number 2023-CP-40-04072 in South Carolina’s 5th Judicial Circuit Court.
Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP, is a nationally recognized trial firm that handles cases across the country for individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have died as a result of the irresponsible conduct of others. For more information, visit www.dobslegal.com.
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