New internal memos show that the EPA disregarded complaints by its own experts when forging ahead with a new asbestos rule which allows manufacturers to seek approval for both new and old uses.…
A Baby Powder lawsuit claims asbestos fibers in talc used by Johnson & Johnson led to a woman’s mesothelioma diagnosis.…
A jury in a New York asbestos court has awarded a woman $25 million for contracting mesothelioma after years of talcum powder use, and is weighing increasing that amount through punitive damages.…
New legislation calls for a full ban on the manufacturing and import of asbestos in the United States, due to health concerns which have been known for decades.…
A federal judge has refused to remove 2,400 talcum powder lawsuits from state court to federal court, despite Johnson & Johnson’s claims that the litigation constitutes a crisis.…
Plaintiffs and defendants involved in talcum powder cancer litigation are battling over which expert witnesses will be allowed to testify before a jury during bellwether trials.…
A lobbying group included in a number of talcum powder cancer lawsuits wants out of the litigation, saying that they cannot be held liable for making statements supporting the safety of talc, due to First Amendment protections.…
A conference today between parties involved in talcum powder lawsuits will look at the status of the federal litigation over claims Johnson & Johnson products can cause cancer.…
An Indian state claims Johnson’s Baby Shampoo tested positive for high levels of formaldehyde, which the manufacturer denies.…
Johnson & Johnson shifted marketing of talcum powder to overweight minority women as concerns over cancer risks rose, according to a new report.…
