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Johnson & Johnson CEO silent on legal troubles at speech in Philly, days after $8 billion verdict

“Philadelphia, absolutely, has the potential to be the Silicon Valley of health care,” CEO Alex Gorsky said at one point to applause.

FILE photo shows Johnson and Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky speaking during a meeting at the White House in 2017. Johnson & Johnson is facing billions of dollars in legal setbacks from a host of lawsuits alleging injuries and illnesses from the companies products. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
FILE photo shows Johnson and Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky speaking during a meeting at the White House in 2017. Johnson & Johnson is facing billions of dollars in legal setbacks from a host of lawsuits alleging injuries and illnesses from the companies products. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)Read moreEvan Vucci (custom credit) / AP