Bankruptcy

Court Debates a Time Limit on Challenging Void Judgments

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On Tuesday, the Supreme Court deliberated on a critical question: whether a party can lose the opportunity to contest a judgment that is deemed void. This issue arose from the case of Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited, Inc. v. Burton, which highlights the complexities involved in bankruptcy proceedings and the implications of default judgments. The case underscores the tension between the need for finality in judicial decisions and the rights of parties to seek redress when faced with potentially erroneous judgments. The Background of the Case The dispute began when Vista-Pro Automotive, LLC initiated bankruptcy … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Significant Setback in Talc Lawsuit Amid Bankruptcy Court Criticism

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New Brunswick, New Jersey — Johnson & Johnson is facing significant challenges as a bankruptcy court recently denied its attempt to secure protections from a wave of lawsuits alleging the company’s talc products caused cancer. This ruling follows the company’s controversial strategy to address liability claims by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns about how similar actions may impact consumers’ rights in civil litigation. The bankruptcy court’s decision has sparked widespread scrutiny and backlash. Johnson & Johnson’s legal maneuvering aimed to consolidate thousands of lawsuits related to claims that its talc-based products contained carcinogenic … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback as Bankruptcy Court Rejects Talc Litigation Strategy

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Charlotte, North Carolina — Johnson & Johnson has faced a significant setback as legal challenges surrounding its talc-based products continue to unfold. A recent bankruptcy court ruling has underscored the ongoing scrutiny and backlash the company faces concerning its liability for claims related to its talc powder. This defeat comes amid broader scrutiny of corporate bankruptcy practices as companies seek to mitigate tort claims through legal maneuvers. Johnson & Johnson, which has previously defended the safety of its talc products, contends with thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talc-based baby powder caused cancer. The latest … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback in Talc Litigation as Bankruptcy Court Strikes Back

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Johnson & Johnson’s recent legal defeat marks a significant moment in the ongoing battle surrounding its talc products and their alleged links to cancer. The company faced a major setback in its efforts to have thousands of lawsuits dismissed, leading to calls for greater scrutiny of how corporate bankruptcies can be used to shield companies from liability in tort cases. In the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Johnson & Johnson had sought to consolidate claims related to its talc-based baby powder, facing mounting accusations that the product contained harmful asbestos and led to cancer diagnoses among users. … Read more