Congressman Seeks GAO Probe Into Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Costs to U.S. Government
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives says Johnson & Johnson knew its talcum powder products caused asbestos injuries and cancer since the 1970s
A member of the U.S. House of Representatives says Johnson & Johnson knew its talcum powder products caused asbestos injuries and cancer since the 1970s
Following a lengthy bankruptcy stay that has prevented litigation from moving forward, a federal judge has cleared the way for a talcum powder cancer lawsuit brought by a terminally ill man to go to trial in California
Following retirement of the original talcum powder MDL judge, the U.S. JPML has appointed U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp to oversee proceedings as active litigation gets back underway in thousands of cases
This is the second major ruling against corporations trying to use a controversial legal strategy to avoid massive product liability costs.
The new rules include restrictions on chrysotile asbestos, exposure to which can increase the risk of mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.
Researchers point to an increasing amount of chemical exposures during firefighting as a likely cause of cancer and heart disease risks
One of the lead attorneys now pursuing talcum powder cancer lawsuits in the U.K. won a $2.1 billion verdict for 22 U.S. women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Plaintiffs are urging the court to allow talcum powder cancer lawsuits to proceed despite the bankruptcy filing.
Lawmakers say they have received no update on the talcum powder asbestos criminal marketing probe since its launch in 2019.
J&J plans to remove talcum powder from all Baby Powder products on the global market in 2023 as it continues to seek to avoid liability for cancer litigation through bankruptcy.