Talc

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

Federal Court Denies Johnson & Johnson’s Attempt to Use Bankruptcy for Talc Lawsuit Settlements

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Philadelphia, PA — Johnson & Johnson’s strategy to address a massive volume of talc cancer lawsuits through a subsidiary’s bankruptcy hit a roadblock when a federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of the bankruptcy filing. This ruling was a significant setback for J&J, which had created LTL Management LLC, a subsidiary, specifically to manage and potentially limit financial liabilities from tens of thousands of claims linking their baby powder and other talc-based products to cancer. J&J had previously argued that the financial burden from the lawsuits could lead to insolvency, claiming liabilities could surpass $21 … Read more

$39 Million Verdict in Groundbreaking Mesothelioma Case Linked to Surgical Talc Use

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WOBURN, Mass. — In a landmark decision, a Middlesex Superior Court jury delivered a $39 million verdict against Cimbar Performance Minerals after a four-week trial, concluding that the company’s talc product caused mesothelioma in a patient following a medical procedure. The case, known as Zundel v. United Minerals & Properties, Inc., marks the first successful products liability suit linking mesothelioma to sterile talc used during surgery. On September 13, after merely five hours of deliberation, jurors found Cimbar liable for breach-of-warranty and negligence, awarding substantial damages to plaintiff Bryce Zundel. Notably, the verdict included $12.25 … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Multibillion-Dollar Settlement as Talc Powder Litigation Swells Across The U.S.

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NEW YORK — For years, Johnson & Johnson has been embroiled in legal battles over its talcum powder products, with thousands of lawsuits claiming that prolonged use of these products can lead to ovarian cancer and other serious health issues. The most recent development in this saga is the bankruptcy filing by one of J&J’s units, Red River Talc LLC, as it tries to handle the liabilities stemming from these cases through a Chapter 11 restructuring plan. On September 23, 2024, Red River Talc LLC announced it was pursuing bankruptcy for the third time. This … Read more