Johnson & Johnson Statement on Roy Verdict

August 22, 2026 - Attributable to Aviva Wein, Worldwide Vice President, Head of Litigation, Johnson & Johnson:

“We will immediately appeal this verdict, which is inconsistent with the trial testimony demonstrating that the plaintiff’s mesothelioma was caused by exposure to actual asbestos from years of smoking asbestos containing cigarettes. Decades of scientific studies confirm that Johnson’s Baby Powder is safe, does not contain asbestos, and does not cause cancer.”

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