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Over 3,000 in U.K. sue Johnson & Johnson over talc powder, alleging asbestos-linked cancer.
Over 3,000 people in the U.K. have filed a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging its talc-based baby powder caused cancer due to asbestos contamination.
The claimants say they used the product for years starting in infancy and were misled by marketing that claimed it was safe.
The case, the first group claim in the U.K., mirrors thousands of similar lawsuits in the U.S., where Johnson & Johnson faces a rejected $9 billion bankruptcy settlement and a recent $966 million jury verdict.
The company, now through spin-off Kenvue, maintains its products were safe, asbestos-free, and compliant with regulations, citing independent testing and regulatory oversight.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to monitor asbestos risks.
Más de 3.000 personas en el Reino Unido demandaron a Johnson & Johnson por polvo de talco, alegando cáncer relacionado con el asbesto.