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

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

City of Manton Faces Legal Showdown as Mayor Fights Against Commission’s Power Transfer Decision

MANTON, Mich. — A special meeting of the Manton City Commission convened Tuesday morning to address a lawsuit filed by Mayor Joe Grzybowski against the commission, which had recently moved to elevate Mayor Pro-Tem Sue Fullerton to his role. The suit was prompted by a resolution issued on September 16, asserting that the mayor was neither “absent” nor “disabled,” which are prerequisites for the resolution to remain valid according to the city’s Charter. In his legal action, Grzybowski is seeking to prevent the enforcement of the commission’s resolution through an injunction. He is also requesting … Read more

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

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

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