J&J Ordered to Pay $18.8 Million to Cancer Patient in Latest Baby Powder Lawsuit, But He's Unlikely to Receive Payout

A California man was awarded $18.8 million in damages from Johnson & Johnson after claiming its baby powder caused his cancer.
The plaintiff, Emory Valadez, developed mesothelioma allegedly from long-term exposure to J&J's talc products.
Valadez is unlikely to receive payout anytime soon due to J&J subsidiary filing for bankruptcy over talc lawsuits.
J&J insists its baby powder is safe and plans to appeal the verdict.
Valadez's health is declining rapidly and he may not survive the summer to see any of the money.