Talcum Powder

Court Rules Against Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Plan in Major Win for Talcum Powder Plaintiffs Johnson & Johnson suffered a significant legal defeat in its efforts to avoid liability in talcum powder lawsuits this week, with the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the company cannot use bankruptcy...
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Plaintiffs Will Appeal Approval of the "Texas Two-Step" Bankruptcy Filing Affecting Talcum Powder Lawsuits A U.S. bankruptcy judge has granted and will accelerate an appeal by talcum powder lawsuit plaintiffs of Johnson & Johnson's recently approved and controversial "Texas Two-Step" bankruptcy plan, which would shield the company from significant liability...
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Bankruptcy Decision May Limit Johnson & Johnson's Liability in Talcum Powder Lawsuits Johnson & Johnson, one of the most popular talcum-based baby powder products manufacturers, has been approved for the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing for its subunit LTL Management. Judge Michael B. Kaplan has approved the bankruptcy filing and rejected...
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One of the most popular manufacturers of talc-based products, Johnson & Johnson, is currently battling thousands of talcum powder lawsuits that allege their popular talc-based baby powder contained dangerous levels of asbestos and caused cancer. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and now-leaked internal documents from Johnson & Johnson suggest that...
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In response to thousands of talcum powder lawsuits claiming that their popular talc-based baby powder may lead to certain cancers, Johnson & Johnson appears to be attempting to use a bankruptcy filing to avoid liability or paying value in these claims. Johnson & Johnson’s recent legal move suggests that time...
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