J&J proposes $5.5B settlement to resolve 76,000 ovarian talc claims, requires 95% participation

Filed July 28, 2026 · Period ending July 27, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  J&J commits $5.5B to settle remaining ovarian talc litigation covering ~76,000 claims, with first payment of up to $3B in 2027 and no further payments before 2028, contingent on 95% plaintiff participation.

  Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
• high

  MDL court on July 22, 2026 ordered plaintiffs to justify why claims should not be dismissed for inability to prove specific causation, after plaintiffs withdrew experts in two bellwether cases following hearing that exposed methodological flaws.

  Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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  Settlement would complete talc litigation resolution after J&J previously settled ~95% of mesothelioma lawsuits, all state consumer protection claims, and all talc-supplier disputes.

  Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →