$2.1B Roundup Verdict Stands as J&J Talc Trial and Tylenol MDL Heat Up


Your Weekly Tort Talk Briefing

Jon, Marc, and Joe Fantini break down several major developments that are shifting the mass tort landscape as we approach 2026.

Here are the key updates:

🌱 Roundup: Bayer withdrew appeals on several large plaintiff verdicts, including the $2.1 billion Georgia judgment. Similar moves in Philadelphia suggest a broader strategy to resolve high-exposure cases while waiting on the Supreme Court.

🧼 Talc: The first post-bankruptcy ovarian cancer trial against Johnson & Johnson began in California. Early testimony from a former FDA commissioner focused on what the company allegedly knew about talc risks. Additional trials are scheduled for 2026.

💊 Tylenol: The Second Circuit heard arguments on whether the MDL judge went too far in excluding all plaintiff experts. The panel’s questions signal a possible shift that could revive the litigation and reshape the expert standard.

🤖 ChatGPT Suicide Litigation: Several lawsuits now allege individuals interacted with ChatGPT before harming themselves. These cases raise new questions about AI safety and platform responsibility.

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