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• After Being Driven Into Bankruptcy By Talcum Powder Lawsuits, Imerys Talc America Sold To Canadian Company

  November 19, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Imerys Talc America has been sold to a Canadian company after being driven into bankruptcy by the weight of talcum powder cancer litigation.

• California Talcum Powder Trial Ends In Mistrial After Plaintiff’s Cancer Progressed Rapidly

  November 10, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A talcum powder lawsuit was declared a mistrial in California after the plaintiff became too sick from mesothelioma to continue.

• Johnson & Johnson Sets Aside $2.1B To Cover Talcum Powder Verdict, As Appeal Options Narrow

  November 4, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Johnson & Johnson to overturn a $2.2 billion talcum powder cancer verdict.

• Cancer Settlements Reached to Resolve About 1,000 Johnson’s Baby Powder Lawsuits: Report

  October 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Johnson & Johnson reaches settlement agreement to resolve 1,000 talcum powder lawsuits for $100 million.

• Judge Denies J&J Request For Court-Appointed Talcum Powder Experts Regarding Cancer Risk

  September 11, 2020

  Austin Kirk

  A federal judge denied a motion by Johnson & Johnson, who wanted a panel of independent experts to weigh in on talcum powder cancer lawsuits in federal court, saying it would be unhelpful and would further delay the litigation.

• Johnson & Johnson Asks Court To Appoint Expert Witnesses About Whether Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer

  August 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is being asked by Johnson & Johnson to bring in independent expert witnesses to explain the science behind talcum powder lawsuits to juries, which plaintiffs are calling unconstitutional.

• Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit Reinstated in New Jersey State Court

  August 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A New Jersey appeals court has reinstated two talcum powder lawsuits after saying a lower court judge erred in dismissing them over expert testimony.

• BASF To Pay Up to $72.5M to Settle Talc Asbestos Claims

  July 29, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  BASF has agreed to a $72.5 million settlement over claims it hid the presence of asbestos in talc dug up from a Vermont mine.

• 30 Talcum Powder Lawsuits To Be Selected For Bellwether Discovery Pool in Federal MDL

  July 28, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A pool of 1,000 talcum powder lawsuits will be whittled down to 30 cases, from which the first bellwether trials will be selected.

• Worldwide Talcum Powder Recall Should Be Issued By J&J, According to Global Coalition

  July 21, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A worldwide coalition of consumer watchdogs, environmental groups and universities want Johnson & Johnson to halt sales of talc-based Baby Powder worldwide.