Oregon Judge Reduces $200M Asbestos-Talc Punitive Damages Award

( November 25, 2024, 8:57 AM EST) -- PORTLAND, Ore. — After finding a $200 million punitive damages award constitutional in an asbestos case, an Oregon judge reduced that award to $120 million, citing evidence that Johnson & Johnson already ceased production of the talc-based baby powder at issue in the case and previously paid punitive damages for the conduct.  J&J moved to stay enforcement of the judgment....