Cancer

Groundbreaking Study Ignites Surge in Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits: Over 8,600 Cases Now Pending in Illinois Federal Court

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CHICAGO, Illinois — In a significant legal development in the Northern District Court of Illinois, nearly 200 plaintiffs had their cases dismissed by Judge Mary M. Rowland in the expansive multidistrict litigation (MDL) known as the In RE: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation. This decision in August allowed the plaintiffs until June 2025 to refile their claims, bringing new attention to the litigation that involves several major companies, including L’Oreal and Godrej Consumer Products, among others. This MDL focuses on allegations that hair relaxing products, widely used among African American women, … Read more

Blair County Mourns Loss of Esteemed Judge Fred B. Miller after Battle with Cancer

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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — Blair County mourns the loss of Judge Fred B. Miller, who passed away on Sunday night at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore following a brief illness. Judge Miller, 54, held a critical role in the legal community, having served as a district judge in the Tyrone area for over two decades before being elected to the county’s judicial bench just last year. Judge Miller succumbed to cancer, which was diagnosed after he broke his femur and underwent surgery. According to close associates, despite experiencing pain, the severity of his illness came as … Read more

Connecticut Man Receives $15 Million in Landmark Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Cancer Case

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Hartford, CT — A Connecticut man has been awarded a substantial $15 million by a jury after he filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that their talcum-based baby powder product caused his cancer. This legal victory marks yet another case in the long-standing dispute over the safety of one of the company’s most recognizable products. The lawsuit, filed by 68-year-old Harold Johns, claimed that the extensive use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder led to his diagnosis of a rare and aggressive cancer known as mesothelioma, which is linked to asbestos exposure. Johns … Read more

Springfield Entrepreneur Wins $15 Million from Johnson & Johnson in Landmark Asbestos Cancer Case

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Springfield, Massachusetts — Evan Plotkin, a local real estate entrepreneur from Springfield, has secured a $15 million verdict from a Connecticut jury which found that Johnson and Johnson’s baby powder, alleged to contain asbestos, was responsible for his mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. Plotkin, who has been battling the disease for the last five years, experienced what is likely his largest court victory despite facing a terminal prognosis. The lawsuit centered around the claim that Johnson and Johnson knew their talcum powder contained asbestos and failed to inform the public about the risk. According … Read more