Counsel for 22 women who blame J&J talcum powders for their ovarian cancer took a new approach in this latest case in St. Louis Circuit Court, arguing that asbestos in the firm’s talc is the culprit, rather than talc itself. J&J is confident in its ability to overturn the verdict, which it characterized as biased and unfounded.

Johnson & Johnson will launch a Listerine mouthwash incorporating a class II device to address tooth sensitivity, Chief Technology Officer John Ghaim said during J&J’s Medical Devices & Consumer Analyst Day May 16. The company plans to launch 150 new products globally in 2018, which should help the company achieve sales ahead of the consumer health category.

Analysts say firm’s consumer health division is showing signs of a comeback, with worldwide sales up 5.3% to $3.4bn, boosted 3.7% from currency exchange on strong beauty segment sales, driven by increased online marketing, and strengthening OTC drug sales.