Connecticut

Connecticut Resident Wins $15 Million in Landmark Case Against Johnson & Johnson Over Cancer-Linked Baby Powder

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Hartford, CT — A Connecticut man has been awarded a substantial $15 million verdict after a jury found that his use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder was linked to his cancer diagnosis. The decision came after a protracted legal battle highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of consumer products containing talcum powder. The case centered on the plaintiff, who argued that his long-term use of the talcum powder caused him to develop cancer. Expert testimony during the trial shed light on the potential health risks associated with talc, a mineral composed of magnesium, silicon, … 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

Connecticut Court Dismisses Lawyer’s Defamation Suit Over News Article, Cites First Amendment Concerns

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Hartford, Conn. – A Connecticut court has rejected a lawsuit by a solo practitioner who sought legal recognition that his involvement in a disparaging news article about a prominent law firm partner was constitutionally protected. The court ruled the action falls under the state’s anti-SLAPP statute, designed to prevent lawsuits that intimidate or silence individuals on issues of public interest. Eric Grayson of Grayson & Associates had filed the suit after being accused of playing a role in the publication of a New York Post article in 2020. The article in question detailed allegations against … Read more

Connecticut Contracts Tech Specialist to Address Delays in Criminal Record Clearance Law

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut has enlisted the aid of an outside contractor to address significant data quality issues hindering the implementation of a law designed to automatically clear thousands of criminal records. This law, which has been plagued with delays, prescribes the erasure of certain criminal convictions in an effort to give individuals a fresh start. Implemented in collaboration with iLab Consultants, an Indiana-based firm, the state aims to resolve technical difficulties plaguing its information technology systems. The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, which hired the software quality assurance company in July, anticipates … Read more