J&J advances $6.48 billion settlement of talc cancer lawsuits

J&J advances $6.48 billion settlement of talc cancer lawsuits

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Reuters
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Wednesday it is moving forward with a $6.48 billion proposed settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other talc products contain asbestos and cause ovarian cancer.