A Connecticut jury has found Johnson & Johnson liable for $15 million in a case alleging that the company’s talc powder caused a man to develop mesothelioma. The verdict comes as J&J faces thousands of similar lawsuits and seeks to resolve claims related to ovarian and gynecological cancers through a bankruptcy settlement.
A new study predicts a dramatic rise in male cancer cases and deaths globally, with a projected 84% increase in cases and a near doubling of deaths by 2050. This alarming trend is attributed to factors such as tobacco and alcohol consumption, occupational hazards, and delayed cancer screenings.
In a groundbreaking verdict, a federal jury has ruled that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two individuals who were exposed to asbestos decades ago in the Montana town of Libby. The jury awarded $4 million each to the plaintiffs’ estates, finding that asbestos-contaminated vermiculite shipped through the town by BNSF played a role in their illnesses. The decision brings some accountability for the railroad’s past actions in Libby, where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure.
A jury determined that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two individuals due to asbestos exposure from contaminated vermiculite shipped through the town of Libby, Montana. The jury awarded $4 million each to the plaintiffs’ estates, finding that the asbestos-contaminated vermiculite played a significant role in the illnesses and deaths of the plaintiffs. BNSF did not receive any punitive damages as the jury did not find intentional or indifferent actions on their part. The case is the first of numerous lawsuits against BNSF over its past operations in Libby, where asbestos exposure has resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of illnesses.
A federal jury has found BNSF Railway partially responsible for the deaths of two individuals who developed asbestos-related illnesses after being exposed to contaminated vermiculite shipped through Libby, Montana. The jury awarded compensatory damages of $4 million to each family. This is the first case to go to trial in numerous lawsuits against BNSF related to asbestos exposure in Libby. Attorneys for the victims argued that the railroad knew about the dangers of asbestos-tainted vermiculite but failed to act, while BNSF’s defense claimed they were unaware of the health hazards and were obligated to ship the material. Experts believe that people previously exposed to asbestos in Libby will continue to develop diseases for years to come.
