Tort

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Talc Bankruptcy Ruling Fires Back on Tort Liabilities

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WASHINGTON — Johnson & Johnson faces significant legal hurdles as a federal bankruptcy judge recently dismissed the company’s bid to shield itself from thousands of claims related to its talc products. This decision highlights the growing tension between corporate bankruptcy protections and consumer rights, particularly in cases involving injury claims linked to products. The ruling directly impacts J&J’s strategy to manage more than 38,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc-containing products, such as baby powder, cause cancer. The judge concluded that the company’s attempts to use bankruptcy court to resolve these claims lacked sufficient grounds, marking … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Backlash as Talc Bankruptcy Ruling Shakes Tort Landscape

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A bankruptcy court ruling in Wilmington, Delaware, has left Johnson & Johnson facing significant legal challenges regarding its talc-based products. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the company’s ongoing efforts to navigate mounting litigation over claims that its talc products are linked to cancer. The court denied a request from Johnson & Johnson to halt its bankruptcy proceedings amid increasing scrutiny over its handling of lawsuits related to talc. The pharmaceutical giant had sought Chapter 11 protection earlier this year, hoping to resolve the myriad of lawsuits claiming that its talc products caused serious … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback as Talc Bankruptcy Ruling Stirs Controversy Over Tort Claims

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Trenton, New Jersey – Johnson & Johnson’s efforts to navigate legal challenges have taken a significant hit following a recent defeat in a bankruptcy court. The ruling has raised questions about the company’s controversial use of talcum powder and its implications for ongoing litigation involving thousands of claims related to asbestos exposure. In a dramatic turn, the bankruptcy court dismissed a plan proposed by Johnson & Johnson to shield itself from hundreds of thousands of lawsuits tied to its talc products. This decision marks a pivotal moment as the company contends with both ongoing legal … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Talc Bankruptcy Ruling Ignites Controversy Over Tort Lawsuits

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Johnson & Johnson faced a significant legal setback recently when a federal bankruptcy court dismissed its attempt to shield itself from thousands of lawsuits linked to its talc products. This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate surrounding corporate liability and tort reform. The New Jersey-based company sought protection under Chapter 11 in 2021, aiming to create a subsidiary to manage its legal responsibilities. The company argued that this move would allow them to efficiently address claims from individuals alleging that talc products caused cancer. However, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan ruled against … Read more