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Johnson & Johnson Vows to Challenge Historic $42.6 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Linked to Baby Powder

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BOSTON — Johnson & Johnson plans to swiftly appeal a jury’s decision that awarded $42.6 million to a Massachusetts family in a case connected to the company’s baby powder. This ruling, reached in Boston, marks what some legal experts believe to be the largest mesothelioma verdict in the state’s history. The plaintiffs, Paul and Kathryn Lovell from Melrose, claim that the use of Johnson’s Baby Powder resulted in Paul Lovell developing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Paul Lovell, a 69-year-old father of four, stated he used the product regularly, both for himself … Read more

Massachusetts Jury Delivers Historic $42.6 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson in Asbestos Case Linked to Baby Powder

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A jury in Boston has mandated Johnson & Johnson to pay more than $42.6 million to Paul Lovell and his wife, Kathryn, marking this as one of the largest mesothelioma settlements in Massachusetts history. The couple accused the multinational corporation of negligence for allegedly permitting asbestos contamination in its widely used baby powder, without adequately warning consumers about the associated risks. During a two-week trial, evidence was presented revealing that Lovell, 69, had used Johnson’s Baby Powder for years on himself and his four children. He was unaware that this familiar talc-based product could contribute … Read more

Jenner & Block Expands Mass Torts Team with Strategic Hire of Five Attorneys from Mayer Brown

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Chicago, Illinois — Jenner & Block LLP has announced the addition of a five-member attorney team to its Chicago office, boosting its mass torts and product liability practice. The new group, which previously worked at Mayer Brown LLP, is expected to enhance the firm’s capabilities in managing complex litigation cases. The team includes two experienced attorneys who have significant backgrounds in mass torts and product liability. Their expertise is anticipated to strengthen Jenner & Block’s position in a highly competitive legal landscape. This strategic move aligns with the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its litigation … Read more

Court Clears Dolce & Gabbana USA from NFT Liability, Leaving Investors in the Lurch

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A federal judge in New York has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Dolce & Gabbana USA, determining that the company’s U.S. division is not liable for the alleged shortcomings of the DGFamily NFT project. This initiative reportedly raised over $25 million based on promises of digital and physical rewards to investors, many of whom feel cheated by the venture. U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald ruled on Friday that Dolce & Gabbana USA did not act as an “alter ego” for its parent company, Dolce & Gabbana SRL, which was responsible for executing the NFT … Read more