HarrisMartin: California Jurors Reach Defense Verdict in Retrial of Cosmetic Talcum Powder Asbestos Case
October 9, 2019
LOS ANGELES — Jurors in California have reached a defense verdict for Johnson & Johnson at the conclusion of a retrial in a cosmetic talcum powder asbestos case, HarrisMartin Publishing is reporting.
The California Superior Court for Los Angeles County jury reached the verdict moments ago, one year after a mistrial was declared in the initial trial. Hon. Cary Nishimoto presided over the retrial, which began on Sept. 9 with opening statements.
The parties presented closing arguments on Oct. 7; jurors deliberated for two more days before reaching the verdict.
In her original complaint, Carolyn Weirick said she …
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