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Johnson & Johnson is settling 76,000 remaining talc-related lawsuits for $5.5 billion, ending a decade-long legal battle over claims its baby powder caused ovarian cancer. Though the company insists its products are safe and scientifically defensible, it’s choosing to pay up to avoid further costly litigation and focus on its core medical business. The settlement brings closure to thousands of plaintiffs, while J&J still faces a separate, potentially $1 billion UK lawsuit over similar claims.

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