Talc

Johnson & Johnson Faces Legal Reckoning as New Lawsuits Pile Up in Talc Powder Controversy

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Dallas, Texas — Johnson & Johnson finds itself embroiled in a renewed legal battle as three lawsuits have emerged in Dallas, targeting the company’s talc-based products in connection with claims of cancer. This surge in litigation comes following a federal judge’s decision to reject the company’s latest bankruptcy strategy aimed at shielding itself from liability related to its talcum powder. The lawsuits, filed by the Nachawati Law Group, represent women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after consistent use of Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based offerings, particularly its well-known baby powder. These filings could mark … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Teams Up with Mass-Tort Experts to Finalize $8 Billion Talc Litigation Settlement

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Johnson & Johnson has reached an $8 billion settlement agreement concerning allegations that its talc products are linked to cancer. This significant deal was facilitated by collaboration with specialists in mass-tort litigation, aiming to resolve thousands of lawsuits that accuse the company of negligence and failure to warn consumers about potential health risks. The settlement stems from decades of controversy surrounding J&J’s talc-based baby powder, which has faced scrutiny over claims that it contains asbestos. Some studies have reiterated concerns regarding a potential connection between talc and certain types of cancer, including ovarian cancer, leading … Read more

Johnson & Johnson’s $9 Billion Bankruptcy Plan to Settle Talc Lawsuits Dismissed by Court, Company Shifts Focus Back to Litigation

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HOUSTON — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court has dismissed Johnson & Johnson’s recent attempt to settle thousands of lawsuits related to its talc baby powder. The ruling comes as a blow to the company, which had sought to resolve cancer claims with a proposed $9 billion package, potentially one of the largest mass tort settlements in history. Judge Christopher Lopez found that Johnson & Johnson, along with its subsidiary Red River Talc, improperly solicited votes when attempting to secure support from 75% of claimants for the settlement. This led to the invalidation of most of the … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Bankruptcy Court Upholds Talc Litigation Challenges

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Johnson & Johnson has faced significant legal challenges regarding its talcum powder products, culminating in a recent bankruptcy court decision that reflects broader implications for tort law. The ruling comes amid a contentious backdrop of ongoing litigation concerning whether the company’s talc-based products were responsible for cancer causing injuries to consumers. In a pivotal turn, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Trenton, New Jersey, dismissed a proposed plan by Johnson & Johnson to settle thousands of lawsuits linked to its talc products through a bankruptcy strategy. The company’s move intended to shield it from courtroom battles … Read more