Yount v. Janssen

October 2016

Result: $76.6 million Judgment

In addition to answering questions about negligence and causation, the jury in the Yount case was asked if defendants did “intentionally falsify, destroy or conceal records containing material evidence in this case?” The jury answered “yes,” and awarded the plaintiff $70 million. Later, Judge Paula A. Patrick issued a judgment order adding $6.66 million in delay damages.

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Press Reports:

Judge Urges Pa. Superior Court to Affirm $70M Risperdal Verdict | law.com | June 22, 2018

Judge Tacks $6M In Delay Damages To $70M Risperdal Award | Law360.com | August 12, 2016

Johnson & Johnson Hit With $70M Risperdal Verdict | bna.com | July 6, 2016

J&J must pay $70 million to male teen who took Risperdal and developed large breasts | statnews.com | July 5, 2016

J&J's Janssen hit with $70 million verdict in Risperdal trial | Reuters | July 1, 2016