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Over $1.5 Billion Baltimore Verdict Holds Johnson & Johnson Liable Over Iconic Baby Powder
A Baltimore city jury has returned a verdict in favor of Cherie A. Craft, awarding her over $1.5 billion after finding that Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries exposed her to asbestos through talc-based personal care products and caused her to develop peritoneal malignant mesothelioma, an incurable cancer. The verdict is believed to be the largest ever returned against Johnson & Johnson for a single plaintiff.
By Dean Omar Branham Shirley · Via Business Wire · December 22, 2025
Dean Omar Branham Shirley Attorney Named Among Nation’s Top Future Legal Leaders
Dean Omar Branham Shirley trial attorney Aaron Chapman, who has been involved in several talc litigation victories during his time with the firm, is a repeat honoree for the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation legal guide.
By Dean Omar Branham Shirley · Via Business Wire · July 16, 2025