A California jury has awarded $40 million to two women claiming that Johnson & Johnson's baby powder was responsible for their ovarian cancer. In a ruling from the Los Angeles Superior Court, Monica Kent received $18 million, while Deborah Schultz and her husband were awarded $22 million.

The jury determined that Johnson & Johnson had prior knowledge of the potential dangers of its talc-based products but did not adequately warn consumers. Despite plans to appeal the ruling, Johnson & Johnson faces legal challenges from more than 67,000 plaintiffs asserting similar claims.

This case is one of the first to reach trial following failed bankruptcy proceedings aimed at resolving numerous lawsuits. Although J&J continues to defend the safety of its talc products, verdicts in cases across the

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