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Judge Dismisses Sexual Harassment Claims Against Nathan Fletcher, Ex-Employee Plans Appeal

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SAN DIEGO — A judge has dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Nathan Fletcher, the former chair of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), stemming from allegations made by a former employee. The ruling came from San Diego Superior Court Judge Matthew Braner on Friday. The lawsuit was filed by Grecia Figueroa, who claimed that Fletcher persuaded MTS leaders to terminate her employment after she reported that he had sexually assaulted her and sent her explicit communications. In his ruling, Judge Braner found that Figueroa had not adequately provided critical evidence, including recordings and text messages … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback as Talc Bankruptcy Ruling Challenges Tort Claims Landscape

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Johnson & Johnson faced a significant setback in its legal challenges regarding talc products as a bankruptcy court declined to approve the company’s proposed resolution plan. The ruling marks a notable moment in ongoing litigation surrounding allegations that the company’s talc products, which have been associated with health risks, including cancer, have drawn intense scrutiny and backlash. The bankruptcy judge’s decision leaves J&J in a precarious position as it attempts to address thousands of claims filed by individuals who allege harm from its talc-based products. This setback may signal a shift in … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Bankruptcy Court Rejects Talc Liability Claims

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BALTIMORE — Johnson & Johnson is facing significant setbacks in its legal battles as a bankruptcy court decision has dealt a blow to its attempt to manage thousands of lawsuits tied to its talc-based products. The ruling, which dismisses the company’s effort to limit its financial liabilities, marks a noteworthy moment in the ongoing debate over corporate responsibility in cases involving alleged harmful products. The company initiated a Chapter 11 reorganization in 2021, seeking to consolidate more than 38,000 lawsuits linked to claims that its talcum powder products were responsible for causing cancer. Asserted by … Read more

Court Upholds Ruling Against Strategist in Copyright Dispute, Denies Expanded Fee Claims for Problem-Solving Charts

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SAN FRANCISCO — A legal dispute involving strategic problem-solving charts has concluded with an unfavorable outcome for Dr. Mary Lippitt and her company, Enterprise Management Ltd. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision, denying Lippitt’s request to augment her previous copyright infringement award of $8,000 and to claim additional attorneys’ fees. In an opinion released on Thursday, the appeals court determined that Lippitt and her organization failed to demonstrate that the lower court had misused its authority in declining to award those fees. The court’s ruling emphasized that there was … Read more