Talc

Chicago Family Wins $24.4 Million in Lawsuit Against Avon for Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Products

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Chicago, Illinois — A Chicago-area family has been granted a $24.4 million verdict after a jury found Avon Products Inc. liable in connection with a mesothelioma diagnosis. The jury concluded that Avon’s talc-containing products, allegedly tainted with asbestos, led to Cipriano Ramirez’s illness. Ramirez, who previously worked as a janitor at an Avon manufacturing site in Morton Grove during the 1980s, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, in early 2023. His attorney, Jennifer Alesio, expressed pride in the jury’s diligent pursuit of justice, denouncing Avon’s defense tactics and underscoring the … Read more

Jury Delivers $22 Million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Despite Rejecting Mesothelioma Talc Link

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Pittsburgh, PA — In an unprecedented legal twist, a Pittsburgh jury recently decided against awarding $22 million in damages to the family of Michaeleen Lee, a woman who succumbed to malignant mesothelioma, which they alleged was caused by Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products. While the jury ruled that the company’s products were not responsible for Lee’s illness, they still attempted to levy punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson for misrepresentation regarding the safety of its talc products. Yet, this punitive award was invalidated as it contradicted the jury’s initial findings and the specific instructions … Read more

South Carolina Jury Awards $63.4 Million in Mesothelioma Case Linked to Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Products

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Columbia, South Carolina – A South Carolina jury has awarded $63.4 million to Michael Perry, a man who claims his mesothelioma was caused by prolonged use of Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder. Diagnosed in July 2023, Perry asserted that his cancer stemmed from daily exposure to the product. In addition to Johnson & Johnson, the co-defendant, American International Industries (AII), a cosmetics manufacturer known for its beauty and skincare products, was also found liable by the jury. Throughout the trial, evidence presented by Perry’s legal team suggested that Johnson & Johnson had knowledge of … Read more

Legal Battle Heats Up: Beasley Allen Initiates Lawsuit Against Talc Co-Counsel, Challenges Emerge Over Hair Relaxer Case Leadership

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In a notable legal showdown, the Alabama-based law firm Beasley Allen has initiated legal action against its erstwhile co-counsel over a dispute arising from fees accrued in mass tort litigation involving talcum powder products. The lawsuit alleges that the former partners failed to properly distribute proceeds from settlements and verdicts in cases that claimed talcum powders could cause cancer. The contention pivots on a multi-million-dollar legal battle that has drawn in numerous litigants and law firms nationwide. It has spotlighted the complexities and potential conflicts of interest inherent in mass tort cases, wherein large numbers … Read more