The lawsuit alleges that exposure to asbestos in J&J products caused serious illness.
Johnson &
Johnson is facing legal action in the United Kingdom from more than 3,000 claimants who allege that asbestos found in the company’s talcum powder products made them sick.
The plaintiffs claim the contamination caused cancers and respiratory diseases, renewing long-standing concerns over product safety.
Johnson &
Johnson maintains that its talc is safe and free from asbestos, but the case is expected to become one of the largest product liability suits in U.K. history.