6 Times When Johnson and Johnson Paid Millions in Compensation
Vaginal Mesh Implants Litigation
Numerous women globally pursued legal action against Johnson & Johnson due to severe complications post-vaginal mesh implant procedures, leading to J&J withdrawing the product from the US market in 2012. The settlement amount reached approximately $117 million.
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Boston Scientific Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson and Boston Scientific engaged in patent disputes over heart stent medical devices. The legal battle concluded with Boston Scientific agreeing to pay Johnson & Johnson $716 million in September 2009 and an additional $1.73 billion in February 2010.
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2010 Hip Replacement Recall
In March 2013, a jury in Los Angeles ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay over $8.3 million in damages to a Montana man, marking the start of numerous lawsuits related to the recalled DePuy hip, totaling more than 10,000 cases against the company.
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Foreign Bribery Settlement
J&J resolved litigation brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in 2011, paying approximately $70 million in disgorgement and fines.
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Consumer Fraud Settlements
In May 2017, J&J agreed to a $33 million settlement with several states, resolving consumer fraud allegations involving certain over-the-counter drugs manufactured by the company.
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