BREAKING: California judge throws out $417 million award against Johnson & Johnson in claim baby powder caused cancer

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Eva Echeverria alleged Johnson & Johnson failed to adequately warn consumers about talcum powder's potential cancer risks. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Maren Nelson granted the company's request for a new trial. He also ruled that there wasn't convincing evidence that Johnson & Johnson acted with malice and the award for damages was excessive. Similar allegations have led to hundreds of lawsuits against the New Jersey-based company and jury awards have totaled hundreds of millions of dollars. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108