Women Urge Support for $8 Billion J&J Talcum Powder Settlement as July 26th Deadline Approaches
2024年7月22日 - 10:01PM
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Ovarian Cancer Survivors Share Reasons for
Backing Proposed Plan
Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using Johnson &
Johnson's (J&J) talcum powder products are speaking out in
support of the historic settlement plan that has been proposed and
urging others to vote in favor before the July 26th deadline at 5pm
ET.
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J&J and a subsidiary have agreed to pay approximately $8
billion over the life of the trust ($6.475 billion net present
value) to people who were harmed by talcum powder products. The
plan would resolve years of frustrating litigation against J&J
and would provide a way for people to receive compensation without
the time, expense, and uncertainty of going to trial. To move
forward, it requires approval from at least 75% of claimants
casting votes.
"I used J&J baby powder my whole life,” said Nonnie
Hightower, 53, of Milwaukee. “Now I'm angry - for myself, for my
daughter, and for my granddaughter. I wonder if I potentially
harmed my own family by using baby powder on them. I'm supporting
this settlement because there are many women waiting for justice,
and financially, I need to. It might be our only choice, but it's a
step towards closure for all of us affected."
Under the plan, ovarian cancer claimants could receive an
average of $75,000 to $150,000. J&J and a subsidiary have
agreed to fund approximately $8 billion over 25 years to a trust
that will pay current and future claimants to resolve claims.
"It's a democratic and efficient process that gives our clients
a voice, for the first time, about whether the plan goes through or
someone else decides for them," said Anne Andrews, Founding &
Managing Partner of Andrews & Thornton, whose firm is
representing over 10,500 J&J talc victims.
Rhonda McKey, 54, of Zachary, Louisiana, emphasized the urgency:
"I've gone from being self-employed to being on disability, unable
to work as I did before. I support this settlement because I’ve
seen companies take years to resolve these issues. If you’ve
damaged people’s lives, you should help in some way. I don't want
to just survive. I want to live.”
Claimants can vote on the plan at www.OfficialTalcClaims.com or
by calling 1-888-431-4056. The Ad Hoc Group of Supporting Counsel,
representing over 77,500 individuals harmed by J&J talcum
powder products, is urging immediate action before the
fast-approaching deadline.
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