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Johnson & Johnson Class Action Settlements & Claims Guide

Last Updated: April 2026

Johnson & Johnson (J&J), one of the world's largest healthcare and consumer products corporations, has faced some of the most significant personal injury class action litigation in U.S. history. J&J and its subsidiaries have been ordered to pay tens of billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements covering talc-based baby powder cancer claims (asbestos contamination), DePuy metal-on-metal hip implant failures, opioid crisis responsibility through Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Risperdal gynecomastia side effects, and defective Ethicon surgical mesh. J&J created a subsidiary — LTL Management — to attempt to shield corporate assets from talc liability using bankruptcy, a strategy that federal courts blocked. If you or a family member used J&J Baby Powder, received a DePuy hip implant, or were prescribed Risperdal, you may be entitled to significant compensation.

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Johnson & Johnson's Biggest Mass Tort Settlements

Johnson & Johnson's largest litigation exposure involves its talc-based baby powder products. Thousands of women who used J&J Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products developed ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, which plaintiffs allege was caused by asbestos contamination in the talc. J&J has paid over $5 billion in talc-related verdicts and settlements and agreed to a $8.9 billion global talc settlement in 2023 — later restructured after bankruptcy litigation. J&J also paid $2.5 billion to settle DePuy Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implant claims, where the implants released metal ions into surrounding tissue causing severe pain, tissue death, and the need for revision surgery. J&J's Janssen Pharmaceuticals subsidiary paid $2.2 billion to resolve criminal and civil allegations over improper marketing of the antipsychotic drug Risperdal.

J&J Baby Powder Talc Cancer Settlement

The Johnson's Baby Powder talc litigation is one of the largest mass torts in U.S. history. Tens of thousands of plaintiffs — primarily women — allege that regular use of J&J's talcum powder products in the genital area caused ovarian cancer, and that J&J concealed internal research showing talc samples were contaminated with asbestos. J&J discontinued talc-based baby powder sales in the U.S. and Canada in 2020, citing "misinformation" rather than admitting safety concerns, and switched to a cornstarch formula. After two failed bankruptcy attempts to resolve all talc claims, J&J agreed in 2023 to pay $8.9 billion over 25 years to resolve approximately 60,000 talc cancer claims. The settlement fund is still being administered — if you or a family member developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using J&J talcum powder products, contact a mass tort attorney to determine your eligibility.

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Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Settlement
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National Opioid Settlement
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Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder $8 Billion Settlement
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DePuy Metal Hip Implant Settlement

Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Orthopaedics subsidiary manufactured metal-on-metal hip implants — including the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the DePuy Pinnacle Hip System — that were found to release toxic metal ions (cobalt and chromium) into surrounding tissue. This condition, called adverse local tissue reaction or metallosis, caused severe pain, tissue necrosis (tissue death), bone destruction, and in many cases required emergency revision surgery to remove and replace the implant. J&J recalled the DePuy ASR system in 2010 after a high failure rate became apparent. J&J ultimately paid $2.5 billion to settle over 9,000 DePuy Pinnacle cases and billions more for ASR claims. If you received a DePuy hip implant and experienced complications, contact a personal injury attorney — individual hip implant claims are handled differently from traditional class actions.

J&J Risperdal, Opioids & Surgical Mesh Settlements

Johnson & Johnson's Janssen subsidiary paid $2.2 billion in 2013 to resolve criminal and civil allegations that it improperly marketed the antipsychotic drug Risperdal to children and elderly dementia patients for unapproved uses. The marketing included suppression of safety data showing Risperdal caused gynecomastia (breast tissue growth) in young males. Individual Risperdal gynecomastia plaintiffs have pursued separate personal injury claims. J&J's Janssen subsidiary also paid $572 million in an Oklahoma state court judgment (partially settled) over its role in fueling the opioid epidemic through marketing of Duragesic fentanyl patches and other opioids — though the Oklahoma Supreme Court later reversed the judgment. J&J's Ethicon subsidiary has settled thousands of surgical mesh cases involving vaginal mesh and hernia mesh complications causing chronic pain and internal injuries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the settlement cards at the top of this page for currently open J&J settlements with active filing deadlines. SettlementRadar tracks J&J talc, DePuy hip, Risperdal, and surgical mesh settlements. Note that talc and hip implant claims are primarily mass tort matters rather than traditional class actions — contact a personal injury attorney for those.
If you or a family member developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after regular use of Johnson's Baby Powder or Shower to Shower talcum powder products, you may be entitled to significant compensation under J&J's $8.9 billion talc settlement. These are individual mass tort claims, not traditional class action claims — you should contact a mass tort or personal injury attorney who handles talc litigation to evaluate your specific case.
Johnson & Johnson created a subsidiary called LTL Management through a Texas "two-step" corporate restructuring, then placed LTL in bankruptcy to try to resolve all talc claims in a single bankruptcy proceeding. Federal appellate courts ruled against J&J twice, finding that LTL was not in genuine financial distress. J&J agreed to a $8.9 billion direct settlement in 2023 outside of bankruptcy. The settlement fund is currently being administered — check the settlement cards above for the current status.
DePuy metal-on-metal hip implant claims are individual personal injury matters rather than traditional class actions. If you received a DePuy ASR, DePuy Pinnacle, or other metal hip implant and have experienced pain, complications, or required revision surgery, contact a personal injury attorney specializing in orthopedic device litigation. Many major settlements have already been paid, but individual claims may still be viable depending on your circumstances.
J&J settlement amounts vary dramatically by claim type. Talc ovarian cancer settlements have historically paid $500,000 to $5 million+ per plaintiff depending on case severity. DePuy hip revision surgery claims have paid $300,000 to $1 million+. Risperdal gynecomastia claims have varied widely. These are individual injury claims — consult a personal injury attorney for a specific evaluation of your claim value.

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