Minnesota Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $65.5M in Record-Breaking Mesothelioma Case
In a landmark December 2025 ruling, a Minnesota jury delivered a record-breaking $65.5 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson, finding the company liable for asbestos exposure through its talc products. This historic decision followed the jury’s conclusion that contaminated talcum powder caused 37-year-old mother of three, Anna Jean Houghton Carley, to develop peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the stomach lining.
During a 13-day trial in Ramsey County District Court, jurors found that Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder was responsible for the mesothelioma diagnosis. The Minnesota legal team presented evidence that J&J marketed its talc-based products for decades despite internal knowledge of asbestos contamination, failing to warn consumers like the Carley family of the life-threatening risks.
Ms. Carley was primarily represented by Ben Braly of Dean Omar Branham Shirley, with additional support provided by Aaron Chapman, Laurel Halbany, Daniel Liberio, and Chad Alexander of Sieben Alexander, P.A..
Firm Partner Chad Alexander shared the following statement:
“The Sieben Alexander Law Firm are proud to have been part of the trial team that represented Anna and Michael Carley in their case against Johnson & Johnson in which a Ramsey County jury awarded $65,500,000.00 in December 2025. Mrs. Carley was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma after using Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder that contained asbestos.”
At $65.5 million, this stands as the largest asbestos-related verdict in Minnesota history, setting a new benchmark for mesothelioma litigation in the state.
As the only Minnesota law firm actively specializing in mesothelioma and asbestos claims, Sieben Alexander P.A. was proud to have partnered with Dean Omar Branham Shirley to secure a record-breaking $65.5 million Minnesota asbestos verdict for Ms. Carley. Standing as the largest asbestos-related verdict in Minnesota history, this record-breaking verdict sets a new legal precedent for mesothelioma litigation and corporate accountability across the state, reinforcing our position as the leading Minnesota asbestos attorneys for victims of toxic exposure.
A mesothelioma diagnosis is a heavy burden for any family to carry, but you don’t have to walk this path alone. At Sieben Alexander P.A., we believe in more than just legal representation; we believe in protecting the families who have been impacted by asbestos exposure. We provide the compassionate, local expertise and national-level results your loved ones deserve. We are committed to holding negligent corporations accountable and securing the maximum compensation for those impacted by asbestos exposure. If you or a loved one is facing a mesothelioma battle, contact the Minnesota asbestos attorneys at Sieben Alexander today at 651-437-3148 or visit our Eagan, MN office for a free, confidential consultation.
Meet Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure Lawyer Chad Alexander
Chad Alexander is a partner at Sieben Alexander with extensive experience in asbestos and wrongful death cases, Chad has successfully represented victims from various industries, including taconite mining, construction, and military service. His work has earned him recognition as a “Super Lawyer” and a “Rising Star”. Chad is licensed to practice in Minnesota and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, with a focus on securing compensation for individuals affected by asbestos exposure.
Contact Chad today at 651-437-3148 or visit the Sieben Alexander P.A. office in Eagan, MN, for a free, confidential consultation