Johnson & Johnson Increases Talcum Powder Settlement Offer by $1.1B: Reuters
Deal to settle talcum powder cancer lawsuits through bankruptcy still faces stiff opposition from many plaintiffs and their attorneys.
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J&J Seeks Dismissal of Talcum Powder Medical Monitoring Class Action Lawsuit Over Future Cancer Risks
Baby Powder manufacturer claims it would be impossible to meet demands of medical monitoring for all talcum powder users to detect development of future cancers as early as possible.
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Johnson’s Baby Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit Ends in $63M Verdict for Plaintiff
Jury added $30 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson, to punish the corporation for recklessly endangering the safety of consumers.
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Talcum Powder Lawsuit Liabilities Force Avon to File for Bankruptcy
"Legacy talc liabilities" have led to Avon deciding to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy for all of its U.S. holdings.
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J&J Talcum Powder Bankruptcy Settlement Offer Gets Enough Backing in Plaintiff Vote
Controversial attempt to force talcum powder lawsuits through bankruptcy vote has faced stiff opposition, arguing large numbers of unsupportable claims were given equal voice to those who have been litigating cases for years.
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U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Rejection of Johnson & Johnson’s Second Talcum Powder Bankruptcy Filing
Johnson & Johnson indicates it will appeal the talcum powder bankruptcy ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, while continuing with a third attempted filing
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Avon Talcum Powder Lawsuit Ends in $24M Jury Verdict Over Asbestos Exposure
Former janitor indicates Avon failed to warn about the mesothelioma risks from asbestos exposure while working at a cosmetics facility in Chicago.
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J&J to Pay $505M to Talc Suppliers Driven Bankrupt by Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits
Baby Powder cancer settlement will create a $280 million trust to be used to resolve personal injury claims against the two talc suppliers.
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Talc in Johnson’s Baby Powder Determined To Be “Probably Carcinogenic” By World Health Organization
IARC finds talc "exhibits key characteristics of carcinogens in human primary cells" that increases the risk of ovarian cancer.
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Judge Rejects Motion To Block Third Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Bankruptcy Filing
Although two prior bankruptcy attempts by Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder subsidiary were dismissed, the Court determined that it cannot pre-emptively block a third filing based on future potential harm to plaintiffs.
