Johnson & Johnson Talc Ovarian Cancer / Mesothelioma Settlement Calculator (2026)
Tier-based settlement value estimator using public MDL data. Not legal advice — final claim values are determined by the MDL claims administrator and your attorney.
MDLMDL 2738 — D. New Jersey (ongoing) + state court bellwethers
EligibilityLong-term talcum powder user (Johnson's Baby Powder / Shower-to-Shower) who developed ovarian cancer or mesothelioma
⚠ Deadline
Varies — no master deadline. Statute of limitations: 2-4 years from cancer diagnosis depending on state
Estimate Your Settlement
Estimated Settlement Range
Tier Breakdown
Settlement values per Multiple — varies by case; LTL Management bankruptcy proceedings affected timeline's matrix. Actual values depend on documentation quality, diagnosis date, and individual case factors.
Tier 1 — Mesothelioma (J&J talc asbestos-related)
$500,000 – $5,000,000
Highest payouts due to mesothelioma's near-uniform fatality + clear asbestos causation. Bellwether verdicts have reached $4B+ (later reduced on appeal).
Tier 2 — Ovarian Cancer + 4+ years documented use
$100,000 – $500,000
Bellwether verdicts ranged $25M-$300M (reduced on appeal). Settlement values vary widely; many settled $100K-$500K range.
Tier 3 — Ovarian Cancer + < 4 years use OR weaker exposure documentation
$25,000 – $100,000
Mass settlement tier for less-documented exposure cases.
Important Notes
J&J's $8.9B proposed global settlement (2023) was rejected by bankruptcy court. Litigation continues case-by-case. Mesothelioma cases are typically tried individually due to higher value; ovarian cancer cases more often consolidated.
Not legal advice. Tier classification, eligibility verification, and final settlement amounts are determined by the MDL claims administrator and your attorney based on extensive medical, military, and exposure records. This calculator shows public matrix data only for educational reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Multiple — varies by case; LTL Management bankruptcy proceedings affected timeline administrator uses a tier matrix that accounts for severity, exposure duration, and documentation strength. Within each tier, payouts vary based on individual case factors verified through medical records, military service records (where applicable), and exposure documentation.
Eligibility and deadlines: Varies — no master deadline. Statute of limitations: 2-4 years from cancer diagnosis depending on state. If the registration deadline has passed, consult an attorney about any late-claim exceptions in your jurisdiction.
Mass tort settlements typically take 12-36 months from claim filing to payment. Initial offers come 6-12 months after claim validation; final payment after appeals process and lien resolution (Medicare, VA, private insurance).
Yes — initial tier classification is provisional. The claims administrator may re-tier based on additional medical evidence, expert review, or appeal. Lower-tier claimants with strong documentation sometimes move up.
Most global settlement matrices include compensatory damages only. Punitive damages may apply in cases tried individually outside the master matrix (bellwether trials). Tier amounts shown here exclude separate punitive awards.