J&J Agrees to $5.5 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Litigation

After a decade of grueling legal battles, Johnson & Johnson has reached an uncapped global settlement to resolve approximately 70,000 talcum powder claims. The deal, which provides at least $5.5 billion in compensation, concludes years of failed attempts by the company to settle the litigation through subsidiary bankruptcy filings.

Corp and Tech·July 28, 2026·reads: 1,952

Vicki J. Maniatis, a senior partner at Milberg PLLC and member of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee, helped secure the agreement alongside leadership in MDL No. 2738. The resolution covers both current and pending claims across multidistrict litigation and various state court proceedings. For Maniatis, the milestone is deeply personal; she noted that her tenure on the committee spanned the entirety of her son’s journey from middle school to his senior year of college, a timeline that starkly contrasts with the life-altering experiences of her clients.

Marc Grossman, another senior partner at the firm, credited the persistence of the affected women and their families for the outcome. The settlement is not automatic; eligible claimants must navigate a specific criteria and deadline process to receive compensation. Attorneys are advising plaintiffs to reach out directly for guidance on individual eligibility requirements as the claims process begins.