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Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory Marks Turning Point in Gun Dealer Accountability

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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City jury delivered a historic ruling late Monday night, awarding $62 million in damages against Hanover Armory, a Maryland-based gun retailer. This amount marks the largest jury verdict ever awarded to a gun dealer in the United States, with the case centering on the retailer’s sales of ghost gun kits. The six-member jury found Hanover Armory negligent for its role in selling untraceable and unserialized firearms, deemed ghost guns, which contributed to public safety concerns in Baltimore. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury concluded that the company’s practices significantly … Read more

Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Case Marks a Turning Point in Bankruptcy Court’s Stance on Tort Claims

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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Johnson & Johnson faces ongoing challenges in its legal battles as a recent bankruptcy court decision has dealt a significant blow to its efforts to navigate thousands of talc-related lawsuits. This ruling may reshape how corporations manage large-scale litigation tied to their products. The case centered on J&J’s attempt to utilize Chapter 11 protections to minimize liability from claims that its talc products contained asbestos, leading to serious health issues, including cancer. Over 38,000 claims have been filed against the company, alleging that its talc products caused significant harm due to alleged … Read more

Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Trial Setback Marks Turning Point in Bankruptcy Court Battles

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Johnson & Johnson’s recent courtroom defeat has intensified scrutiny of its bankruptcy strategy, particularly concerning lawsuits linked to its talc products. The company, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, faced significant backlash as a bankruptcy court in North Carolina dismissed its attempt to use Chapter 11 protections to manage ongoing talc-related claims. This ruling serves as a critical juncture for the firm, which has battled thousands of legal actions from consumers alleging that its talc products contribute to cancer. The bankruptcy court’s decision represents a broader trend where judges are increasingly reluctant to allow companies … Read more

"Diddy Trial Reaches Crucial Turning Point as Jury Prepares for Deliberation"

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Manhattan, New York – After seven weeks of intense legal proceedings, jury deliberations are set to begin as jurors must determine the fate of Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces serious allegations including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The trial’s culmination follows testimonies from numerous witnesses, some of whom detailed the music mogul’s controversial lifestyle. The 12 jurors, comprising eight men and four women, were instructed by Judge Arun Subramanian this morning before they start their deliberations at the Manhattan federal courthouse. The jurors’ task is to unanimously decide on each charge against Combs, meaning a … Read more