Johnson and Johnson ordered to pay €4bn to women who developed ovarian cancer

An American drugs giant has been ordered to pay out almost €4bn to several women who developed ovarian cancer.

Johnson and Johnson ordered to pay €4bn to women who developed ovarian cancer
Fri, 13 Jul, 2018 - 09:48

An American drugs giant has been ordered to pay out almost €4bn to several women who developed ovarian cancer.

A case was brought against Johnson and Johnson, which is accused of selling talc powder containing asbestos - something the firm denies.

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