On September 17th, according to Reuters, Johnson & Johnson stated on Monday that a judge in Oregon overturned a jury's verdict of $0.26 billion in compensation to Johnson & Johnson. The plaintiff in this lawsuit claimed to have developed mesothelioma, a deadly cancer associated with asbestos exposure, due to inhaling the company's talcum powder. According to a Johnson & Johnson spokesperson, Portland judge Katharine von ter Stegge approved Johnson & Johnson's motion during the hearing, overturning the verdict and ordering a new trial in this case. Written opinions are expected to be released in the coming days. Erik Haas, the global vice president responsible for litigation affairs at Johnson & Johnson, stated that the initial verdict was a "direct result of numerous serious errors committed by the plaintiff's attorney" and "had no legal or scientific basis." Johnson & Johnson is facing accusations from over 0.062 million plaintiffs, alleging that its baby powder and other talcum powder products were contaminated with asbestos and caused cancer. Most of the lawsuits involve ovarian cancer and other gynecological cancers, with a few involving mesothelioma. Johnson & Johnson maintains that its talcum powder is safe, asbestos-free, and does not cause cancer.