J&J subsidiary offers $6.48 billion to settle ovarian cancer lawsuits

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey: A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has proposed a settlement of $6.48 billion over 25 years for lawsuits alleging that its baby powder containing talc caused ovarian cancer.

The lawsuits alleged that J&J's talcum powder caused ovarian cancer in users through use for feminine hygiene, as well as mesothelioma, a cancer that affects the lungs and other organs.

The claims badly