Illinois Appellate Court Affirms $45 Million Talc Mesothelioma Verdict

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In a significant asbestos and talc decision, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed a $45 million verdict in favor of the estate of Theresa Garcia, who developed mesothelioma after decades of using Johnson’s Baby Powder. The court also upheld the imposition of prejudgment interest and rejected challenges to successor liability claims against Johnson & Johnson affiliates created through the company’s recent corporate restructuring….
By: Goldberg Segalla
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