Missouri Court Enters Final Judgment in Talc Case That Ended in $110 Million Verdict

ST. LOUIS –– A Missouri state court has entered a final judgment in a talcum powder case that ended in a $110 million verdict more than three months ago.

In the Aug. 3 judgment, the Missouri 22nd Judicial Circuit Court for St. Louis City entered punitive damages totaling more than $105 million and compensatory damages in the amount of $5,401,921.02.

“Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 74.01(b), the Court finds there is no just reason for delay and hereby certifies this Judgment as final for purposes of appeal,” the judgment stated.

The jury reached the verdict on May 4 after …