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Summary
In this cosmetic talc trial, four plaintiffs claim they developed mesothelioma after years of using Johnson & Johnson's baby powder. Plaintiffs sue Johnson & Johnson, claiming that asbestos in the talc powder caused their mesothelioma.
Plaintiffs assert that internal documents show how Johnson & Johnson knew their powder contained asbestos, yet hid it from the public for years for profit.
Representatives for defendant Johnson & Johnson claim their baby powder does not contain asbestos, with the plaintiffs' studies supposedly relying upon flawed science.
Outcome
Verdict for plaintiffs.
Total damages: $37.3 million, with punitive damages to be awarded in a future proceeding.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $37,300,000
- Judge
- Ana Viscomi
- Jurisdiction
- New Jersey Superior Court, Middlesex County
- Court
- Middlesex County Courthouse
- Case Number
- MID-L-1809-17
- Industry
- Chemical, Manufacturing
- Practice Area
- Asbestos, Products Liability, Toxic Torts
SESSIONS WITH Dr. Susan Nicholson M.D.
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AM Session
Openings
4 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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 | 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:17:39 | Opening Statement | Maimon, Moshe | |||
| 01:55:12 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 01:55:56 | End of Session |
PM Session
Openings
7 Chapters
JUL
15
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:03:27 | Witness Direct Examination | Maimon, Moshe | Webber, Dr. James PhD | In Person | |
| 00:51:49 | Break | ||||
| 01:12:01 | Witness Direct Examination | Maimon, Moshe | Webber, Dr. James PhD | In Person | |
| 03:06:35 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
JUL
16
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:01:08 | Witness Direct Examination | Maimon, Moshe | Webber, Dr. James PhD | In Person | |
| 01:27:09 | Break | ||||
| 01:50:14 | Witness Direct Examination | Maimon, Moshe | Webber, Dr. James PhD | In Person | |
| 02:54:47 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
JUL
17
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5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:01:02 | Witness Cross Examination | Sullivan, Diane | Webber, Dr. James PhD | In Person | |
| 00:48:49 | Break | ||||
| 01:10:19 | Witness Cross Examination | Sullivan, Diane | Webber, Dr. James PhD | In Person | |
| 02:36:46 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
JUL
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:02:17 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 01:15:47 | Break | ||||
| 01:37:57 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 02:51:46 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:00:09 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 01:44:35 | Break | ||||
| 02:07:01 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 02:46:01 | End of Session |
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| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:02:10 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 01:25:05 | Break | ||||
| 01:47:41 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 03:12:32 | End of Session |
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:00:10 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 01:11:58 | Break | ||||
| 01:37:14 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 02:52:06 | End of Session |
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23
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:01:14 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 02:05:12 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
6 Chapters
JUL
25
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
JUL
29
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
10 Chapters
JUL
30
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:01:40 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Brody, Dr. Arnold | In Person | |
| 01:19:27 | Break | ||||
| 01:56:13 | Witness Direct Examination | Panatier, Chris | Brody, Dr. Arnold | In Person | |
| 02:43:16 | End of Session |
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
12 Chapters
JUL
31
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
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5 Chapters
AUG
5
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5 Chapters
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:02:28 | Witness Cross Examination | Sullivan, Diane | Longo, Dr. William Ph.D. | In Person | |
| 01:20:16 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
10 Chapters
AUG
7
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
AUG
9
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
12 Chapters
AUG
12
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
9 Chapters
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:00:10 | Witness Cross Examination | Sullivan, Diane | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 01:05:31 | Break | ||||
| 01:32:18 | Witness Cross Examination | Sullivan, Diane | Hopkins, John | In Person | |
| 02:24:47 | End of Session |
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13
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
8 Chapters
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AUG
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Defense Witness(es)
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15
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Defense Witness(es)
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
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| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:02:05 | Witness Direct Examination | Musco, Nancy | Video Recording | ||
| 00:39:28 | Witness Cross Examination | Musco, Nancy | Video Recording | ||
| 00:45:51 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:47:16 | End of Session |
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19
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6 Chapters
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7 Chapters
AUG
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Plaintiff Witness(es)
12 Chapters
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Defense Witness(es)
4 Chapters
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:00:28 | Witness Direct Examination | Barden, | Transcript Reading | ||
| 00:04:05 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 00:05:49 | End of Session |
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Defense Witness(es)
6 Chapters
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Defense Witness(es)
9 Chapters
SEP
3
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Closings
5 Chapters
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Closings
5 Chapters
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| Description | Attorney | Witness | Presence | |||
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| 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | ||||
| 01:01:25 | End of Session |
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Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.