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Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Bankruptcy Court Rules Against Talc Claims

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Johnson & Johnson faced a significant setback as a federal judge rejected its efforts to secure protection from liabilities related to lawsuits claiming its talc products caused cancer. This decision culminates a series of legal entanglements that have plagued the company in recent years, complicating its strategies to manage claims exceeding $80 billion. The ruling comes from U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan of New Jersey, who determined that J&J’s plan to resolve the lawsuits via its subsidiary, LTL Management, did not sufficiently address the claims made against it. The company had sought a bankruptcy approach … Read more

Tesla Fights to Overturn $243 Million Verdict in Fatal Crash Case, Claims Jury was Misled by Prejudicial Evidence

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MIAMI — Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is seeking to overturn a $243 million jury award granted to the relatives of a 22-year-old woman killed in a crash involving one of its vehicles. The automaker argues that misleading references to Musk during the trial swayed the jury’s decision. The case centers on the tragic death of Naibel Benavides, who was struck and killed while stargazing, in a Tesla that was driven by George McGee, who admitted he distracted himself by looking for his dropped cellphone. A jury found McGee primarily liable but deemed Tesla’s … Read more

Tesla Fights Back: Appeals $243 Million Verdict Amid Claims of Jury Misleading Over Autopilot Liability

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MIAMI — Tesla is appealing a $243 million verdict linked to a fatal crash involving its Autopilot technology, claiming the jury was misled during the trial. The appeal was filed in federal court, where the company is seeking to overturn the ruling, request a new trial, or significantly lower the damages awarded. This case stems from a tragic accident in 2019 that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Naibel Benavides. The lawsuit, which concluded with a jury finding the driver predominantly at fault, nonetheless implicated Tesla’s Autopilot system as a contributing factor. Benavides’ family, along … Read more

Federal Jury Slaps American Express with $12.5 Million Verdict for Unfair Practices Amid Antitrust Claims Dismissal

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NEW YORK — A federal jury has ordered American Express Co. to pay $12.5 million in damages after finding the company engaged in unfair practices under Illinois law, although it was cleared of various antitrust allegations that had also been brought against it. The verdict, delivered on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, stemmed from a protracted legal battle initiated by state consumers. Those consumers challenged certain nondiscrimination clauses present in American Express’s agreements with merchants who accept its credit cards. These provisions specifically prohibit steering practices, which … Read more