Illinois Court Affirms $45M Asbestos-Talc Verdict Over Expert, Damages Challenges

( July 13, 2026, 3:09 PM EDT) -- CHICAGO — The majority of an Illinois appeals court on July 10 affirmed a $45 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson entities, turning away challenges that the award of prejudgment interest was unconstitutional, that the handling of testimony from three witnesses was improper and that damages for a shortened life expectancy could be awarded on a survival claim....