Perry v. American Int'l Industries, et al.

Summary

In this talc trial, plaintiff Michael Perry developed mesothelioma after using Johnson & Johnsons Baby Powder throughout his life. Perry claims that the mesothelioma was caused by asbestos fibers in the powder. His attorneys allege that defendant Johnson & Johnson was aware that their talc contained asbestos for years but concealed this from consumers.

Johnson & Johnson claims that their talc does not contain asbestos, suggesting that Perrys mesothelioma resulted from work with asbestos in brake pads when he was younger.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff - $32,656,250 + Punitives

Phase 2 VERDICT: for Michael Perry
J&J- $30 million
American International Industries - $760,000

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Case Information

Attorneys

Witnesses

Plaintiff: Perry, Michael
Defense: Johnson & Johnson
American International Industries Inc.
Verdict: $63,416,250

Judge: Jean Toal
Jurisdiction: 5th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina
Court: Richland County Court of Common Pleas

Case Number: 2023-CP-40-04072
Industry
Practice Area: Products Liability, Asbestos

Plaintiff

Perry, Michael

Defense

Johnson & Johnson

Represented By:
Bueno, Kim (Butler Snow LLP)

Defense

American International Industries Inc.

Represented By:
Flynn, Stephanie (Fox Rothschild LLP)

Expert Witnesses

Lay Witnesses

SESSIONS

Attorney

Witness

Type

Description

PM Session

Openings

8 Chapters

	Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
00:00:00	General Case Activities
00:18:10	Opening Statement	Gross, Rachel
01:09:50	Opening Statement	Bueno, Kim
02:00:50	Break
02:22:10	Witness Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Brody, Dr. Arnold	In Person
03:13:32	Witness Cross Examination	Bueno, Kim	Brody, Dr. Arnold	In Person
03:19:47	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Brody, Dr. Arnold	In Person
03:25:05	End of Session

AUG

AM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

5 Chapters

PM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

9 Chapters

AUG

AM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

11 Chapters

PM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

5 Chapters

	Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
00:00:00	Witness Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Longo, Dr. William Ph.D.	In Person
01:30:23	Break
01:46:23	Witness Cross Examination	Cowan, Christopher	Longo, Dr. William Ph.D.	In Person
03:14:16	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Longo, Dr. William Ph.D.	In Person
03:30:33	End of Session

AUG

AM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

4 Chapters

PM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

6 Chapters

	Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
00:00:00	Witness Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Kuffner, Dr. Edwin M.D.	In Person
01:16:59	Break
01:30:49	Witness Cross Examination	Bueno, Kim	Kuffner, Dr. Edwin M.D.	In Person
02:31:29	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Kuffner, Dr. Edwin M.D.	In Person
02:51:34	Witness Direct Examination		Mann, Mr. Steven	Video Recording
03:38:39	End of Session

AUG

AM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

5 Chapters

PM Session

Plaintiff Witness(es)

13 Chapters

	Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
00:00:00	Witness Direct Examination		Mann, Mr. Steven	Video Recording
00:35:38	Witness Direct Examination	Gross, Rachel	Long, Lonny	In Person
00:47:50	Witness Cross Examination	Bueno, Kim	Long, Lonny	In Person
00:58:15	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Gross, Rachel	Long, Lonny	In Person
01:00:03	General Case Activities	Adams, Benjamin
01:03:23	Break
01:22:26	Witness Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Johnson, Robert	Video Conference
01:44:18	Witness Cross Examination	Flynn, Stephanie	Johnson, Robert	Video Conference
02:13:33	Break
02:23:38	Witness Direct Examination	Gross, Rachel	Perry, Michael	In Person
02:56:13	Witness Cross Examination	Bueno, Kim	Perry, Michael	In Person
03:25:37	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Gross, Rachel	Perry, Michael	In Person
03:29:23	End of Session

AUG

AM Session

Closings

7 Chapters

PM Session

Closings

3 Chapters

AUG

PM Session

Other

2 Chapters

PM Session

Verdict

3 Chapters

PM Session

Openings - Damages

6 Chapters

PM Session

Verdict - Damages

3 Chapters

AUG

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

Perry v. American Int'l Industries, et al.

Summary

Outcome

SESSIONS

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Video Library

	Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
00:00:00	General Case Activities
00:04:45	Witness Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Haber, Dr. Steven	In Person
01:07:08	Break
01:34:13	Witness Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Haber, Dr. Steven	In Person
02:27:23	End of Session

	Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
00:00:00	General Case Activities
00:01:51	Witness Cross Examination	Bueno, Kim	Haber, Dr. Steven	In Person
01:12:22	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Haber, Dr. Steven	In Person
01:28:57	Break
01:48:41	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Adams, Benjamin	Haber, Dr. Steven	In Person
01:48:41	Witness Direct Examination		Hopkins, John	Video Recording
03:01:22	Break
03:09:42	Witness Direct Examination		Hopkins, John	Video Recording
03:28:19	End of Session

	Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
00:00:00	General Case Activities
00:01:47	Witness Direct Examination	Gross, Rachel	Gibney, Dr. Barry M.D.	Video Conference
00:26:32	Witness Cross Examination	Bueno, Kim	Gibney, Dr. Barry M.D.	Video Conference
00:40:29	Witness Cross Examination	Flynn, Stephanie	Gibney, Dr. Barry M.D.	Video Conference
00:44:31	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Gross, Rachel	Gibney, Dr. Barry M.D.	Video Conference
00:53:45	Witness Re-Cross Examination	Bueno, Kim	Gibney, Dr. Barry M.D.	Video Conference
00:56:17	Break
01:11:04	Witness Direct Examination	Gross, Rachel	Madigan, Dr. David PhD.	Video Conference
01:53:02	Witness Cross Examination	Bueno, Kim	Madigan, Dr. David PhD.	Video Conference
02:13:54	Witness Re-Direct Examination	Gross, Rachel	Madigan, Dr. David PhD.	Video Conference
02:21:35	End of Session

	Description	Witness	Presence
00:00:00	General Case Activities
00:02:24	Witness Direct Examination	Mann, Mr. Steven	Video Recording
01:27:05	Break
01:43:53	Witness Direct Examination	Mann, Mr. Steven	Video Recording
02:56:54	End of Session

	Description	Attorney
00:00:00	General Case Activities
00:05:33	General Case Activities
00:08:08	Closing Statement	Adams, Benjamin
01:35:13	Break
02:15:54	Closing Statement	Flynn, Stephanie
02:20:08	Closing Statement	Bueno, Kim
03:45:25	End of Session

			Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
		00:00:00	Reading of the Verdict
		00:07:53	General Case Activities
		00:09:11	End of Session

	Description	Attorney
00:00:00	General Case Activities
00:09:10	Opening Statement	Adams, Benjamin
00:15:55	Opening Statement	Flynn, Stephanie
00:21:30	Opening Statement	Bueno, Kim
00:28:35	Opening Statement	Adams, Benjamin
00:34:35	End of Session

			Description	Attorney	Witness	Presence
		00:00:00	Reading of the Verdict
		00:02:45	General Case Activities
		00:03:53	End of Session