Read this article by Richard Winton, L.A. jury hits Johnson & Johnson with $417-million verdict over cancer link to its talc, LA Times (August 21, 2017). http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-cancer-talc-verdict-20170821-story.html#nws=mcnewsletter (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Answer the following questions:

What theory was used to establish product liability in this case?

What defenses could Johnson & Johnson assert if the talc powder package included an explicit warning (like those found on cigarettes)?

What defenses could Johnson & Johnson assert if it was determined that the plaintiff smoked?

Could Johnson & Johnson be sued for the same thing here in Thurston County? Explain the basis for jurisdiction.

Would it make a difference if Johnson & Johnson only sold merchandise over the internet? Explain.