Thousands of claimants in the U.K. are suing Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), accusing the healthcare giant of knowingly selling asbestos-contaminated talcum powder that allegedly caused cancer in consumers. The case, involving roughly 3,000 individuals, is one of the largest product liability claims of its kind to reach the High Court in London.
The plaintiffs allege that they or their relatives developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using Johnson's Baby Powder.
