Litigation

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback in Talc Litigation as Bankruptcy Court Ruling Sparks Controversy

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Johnson & Johnson faced a significant setback following a ruling that overturned its bankruptcy plan, which was aimed at resolving thousands of lawsuits related to its talcum powder products. The decision by a federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, has reverberated throughout the corporate landscape, raising concerns regarding the legal strategies employed by companies dealing with mass tort claims. The court determined that the company’s approach to shielding itself from talc-related liability was inappropriate. Johnson & Johnson had previously initiated bankruptcy proceedings for a subsidiary as part of its strategy to consolidate and manage the … Read more

"Emerging Trends in UK Litigation Funding: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities for Mass Claims"

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London, England — The landscape of mass litigation in England is shifting dramatically, spurred on by a burgeoning litigation funding industry over the past decade. Unlike in the United States, where complex multi-claimant lawsuits are a staple of the judicial process, England’s legal framework is adapting to accommodate this growing trend. While litigation funding was once rare in the UK, it has seen exponential growth, with financial backing soaring from £198 million in 2011-2012 to approximately £2.2 billion by 2022. This significant tenfold increase positions the UK among the largest markets for litigation funding globally, … Read more

UGA Law Professor Unveils Groundbreaking Database and Book Exposing Flaws in Multidistrict Litigation Justice

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Athens, Georgia – Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, has released her latest book, Mass Tort Deals: Backroom Bargaining in Multidistrict Litigation. This comprehensive work draws on extensive empirical research and data related to multidistrict litigation, revealing a concerning trend: the judicial system’s lack of checks and balances often favors everyone except the plaintiffs involved. To complement the book’s publication, Burch has collaborated with the university’s technology department to create a publicly accessible database that enables users to delve deeper into the realm of multidistrict litigation. This database, … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback as Bankruptcy Court Ruling Challenges Talc Litigation Strategy

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Johnson & Johnson is facing a significant setback in its ongoing legal battle over claims that its talc-based products caused cancer. A federal judge recently dismissed the company’s bankruptcy plan, marking a stark response to its strategy of addressing thousands of lawsuits through this controversial legal maneuver. The company had initially filed for bankruptcy in October 2021, aiming to consolidate approximately 38,000 claims from individuals who allege that regular use of talc products led to their health issues, including cancer. Johnson & Johnson’s approach involved establishing a subsidiary that could manage … Read more