Erik Haas

Erik Haas

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Erik Haas serves as the worldwide vice-president of litigation for Johnson & Johnson and stated the company plans to appeal a recent jury verdict that awarded $40 million to two women who alleged their ovarian cancer was caused by the company's talc products.

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Erik Haas, Johnson & Johnson’s vice-president of litigation, described the claims as 'meritless' and emphasized the company's willingness to settle for closure.

Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-28
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J&J’s vice president of litigation, Erik Haas, said the claims were 'meritless' and that the company was willing to settle in order to get closure.

Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5-billion settlement in baby powder lawsuits
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-28
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Erik Haas, Johnson & Johnson’s vice-president of litigation, described the claims as 'meritless' and emphasized the company's willingness to settle for closure.

Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5bn settlement in talc cancer lawsuit | Johnson & Johnson
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-28
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Chris Seeger
Chris Seeger

Erik Haas, worldwide vice president of litigation for Johnson & Johnson, argued that the company’s baby powder is safe and does not cause cancer.

Minnesota jury says Johnson & Johnson owes US$65.5 million to woman with cancer who used talcum powder | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-21
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Erik Haas stated that Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal the verdict.

J&J’s talc trouble continues: Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $40 million in baby powder cancer case
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-13
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Erik Haas stated that Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal the verdict.

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $40m to women who said talc to blame for cancer | US news
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-13
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