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J&J’s Attempt to Settle Talc Cases Through Bankruptcy Fails, Highlighting Complex Voting Dynamics

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Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to resolve thousands of legal claims linking its talc products to cancer through bankruptcy court has met a significant setback. This recent development marks a pivotal chapter in the ongoing saga concerning the safety of one of the company’s iconic products. The healthcare giant sought to channel claims into bankruptcy court, viewing it as a mechanism to settle disputes en masse. This strategy involved creating a subsidiary, LTL Management, which then filed for bankruptcy, aiming to establish a compensation fund for claimants. However, this move was met with skepticism from both … Read more

Law Firms Ramp Up Advertising on Talc Cases Following J&J’s Multi-Billion Dollar Settlement Proposal

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In the wake of Johnson & Johnson’s recent proposal to allocate $9 billion for settling thousands of lawsuits alleging their talcum powder products caused cancer, law firms across the United States have ramped up advertisement spending in a bid to reach potential claimants. This influx in advertising underscores the competitive nature of mass tort litigation and highlights the significant influence of high-profile legal settlements on the practices of personal injury lawyers. The spike in ad expenditures follows Johnson & Johnson’s announcement last month about their significant financial commitment to resolve existing and future claims linked … Read more

Court Again Halts J&J’s Controversial Bankruptcy Strategy in Texas

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Philadelphia, PA — In a significant legal ruling, a federal appeals court has again halted Johnson & Johnson’s controversial attempt to manage thousands of lawsuits alleging harm from its talcum-based products through a subsidiary’s bankruptcy. This decision underscores the complexity and contentious nature of corporate bankruptcy strategies involving public health claims. Johnson & Johnson, a household name in healthcare products, utilized a subsidiary, LTL Management, to file for bankruptcy in October 2021. This move was seen as an effort to consolidate and potentially cap liabilities linked to thousands of claims suggesting that its baby powder … Read more

Talc Lawyer Fights Back Against J&J’s Attempt to Oust Him, Exposing Dirty Tricks

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ATLANTA – The lawyer representing talc powder plaintiffs has responded to Johnson & Johnson’s request to disqualify him from the case, calling it a “smear tactic.” The plaintiff lawyer, Mark Lanier from Texas, rejected the bid and denounced the company’s attempt to discredit him. Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, sought to remove Lanier from the lawsuit filed by individuals who claim the company’s talc-based products caused cancer. In their motion, Johnson & Johnson accused Lanier of breaching client confidentiality. However, Lanier strongly refuted these allegations, stating that he has adhered … Read more