A group of J&J talcum powder settlement holdouts have accused the company of attempting to buy votes in an ongoing settlement process. According to reports, the holdouts claim that J&J is offering settlements to some plaintiffs while simultaneously disputing others' claims. This has raised concerns about potential manipulation and fairness. The allegations are currently being investigated.

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-16/j-j-jnj-talc-settlement-holdouts-accuse-company-of-buying-votes