After accusations that it targeted cancer-related products to black communities, Johnson & Johnson will settle 1,000 lawsuits for $100 million.
Johnson & Johnsonโs baby powder, which contains mostly talcum powder, continues to be linked to cancer. Further, Johnson & Johnsonโs continuation to market the products to the black community sounded alarms among the public.
The pharmaceutical company faces an additional 19,000 lawsuits over potential carcinogens in its talcum products.
Source: Forbes