Oregon Woman Wins $260 Million in Case Against Johnson & Johnson

Published on June 4, 2024

A jury in Portland, Oregon, awarded $260 million in damages to a woman who was diagnosed with mesothelioma following alleged exposure to asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder. Kyung Lee, 49, has been a lifelong user of J&J cosmetic products, according to a press release from her attorneys following the judgment. Her diagnosis in August 2023 confirmed the presence of mesothelioma, a cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, commonly linked to asbestos exposure. Her attorneys, Ben Adams and Devin Robinson, said Ms. Lee’s case spotlighted the grave risks that could be associated with asbestos-contaminated talc products. “For years, Kyung and her family used Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder not having any idea it could lead to a life-ending illness,” stated Mr. Adams. “Today, Ms. Lee was able to see justice and secure a future for her family after she is gone.”...

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