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Legal Powerhouses Unite to Tackle Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Trials in Nationwide Offensive

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PENSACOLA, Florida – Levin Papantonio Rafferty (LPR) and Beasley Allen Law Firm are collaborating to train 60 experienced trial attorneys from across the United States in a Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Trial Package Bootcamp. The intensive program aims to equip lawyers with the knowledge and skills needed to handle the upcoming J&J talcum powder trials taking place across multiple jurisdictions in 2024 and beyond. As at least 18 talc-ovarian cancer trials are scheduled for next year, the training will produce a formidable force of legal professionals to represent plaintiffs. The bootcamp comes in response to … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Seeks Removal of Leading Plaintiff Firm from Talc Cases Due to Previous Association with Its Former Lawyer

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NEW YORK (AP) — Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is requesting the removal of a prominent plaintiff firm from talc cases due to its previous collaboration with the firm’s former lawyer. J&J argues that the firm’s involvement in these cases poses a conflict of interest. J&J has asked a federal judge in New York for the disqualification of Weitz & Luxenberg, a national plaintiff firm. According to court documents, J&J claims that Weitz & Luxenberg’s former attorney had previously worked for the company on talc-related matters. The attorney allegedly gained confidential and privileged information during his … Read more

Sunscreen Lawsuits Soar as Johnson & Johnson Faces Multiple Recalls for Benzene Contamination

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Sunscreen recall lawsuits have surged against Johnson & Johnson after the discovery of benzene in their products. The company has recalled five major brands of Neutrogena and Aveeno spray-on sunscreens as a result. It is anticipated that thousands more lawsuits will be filed against Johnson & Johnson, potentially involving other manufacturers as well. These lawsuits are expected to be consolidated into a new “class-action” MDL. The presence of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in sunscreen is a cause for concern. Benzene, a byproduct of crude oil, is highly carcinogenic and has been linked to the … Read more

Family of Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Plans to Sue After Tragic Death from Medical Negligence

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Dallas, Texas – Attorneys representing the family of former congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson have alleged medical negligence leading to her “terrible, painful death” and are planning to file a lawsuit. The family sent a pre-suit notice letter to Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, notifying them of their intention to sue. According to the attorney’s letter, Johnson underwent back surgery in September 2023 and was then sent to Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. The letter alleges that Johnson’s son, Kirk Johnson, found his mother lying … Read more