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business1 month ago•327 min saved

J&J eyes up to $5.5B to settle talcum-powder cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson has set aside up to $5.5 billion to resolve about 76,000 US lawsuits alleging its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, offering plaintiffs up to $3 billion in 2027 with any remaining payouts after 2028; the deal would require acceptance by at least 95% of the claimants’ law firms to proceed. The company has faced decades of talc litigation, has defended the safety of its products, and has already shifted away from talc-based powder in North America (2020) and worldwide (2023).

via CNN|

#business #johnson-and-johnson #lawsuits

business1 month ago•2 min saved

J&J bets on a $5.5B talc deal to wrap decade-long lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson proposes a $5.5 billion talc settlement to resolve remaining lawsuits alleging its talc caused ovarian cancer, contingent on at least 95% claimant participation, with an initial up-to-$3 billion payment next year and no further payments until 2028, after ongoing courts and prior settlements shaped the case.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

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legal1 month ago•2 min saved

J&J strikes $5.5B deal to settle US talc cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to settle about 69,000 US talc-related lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer; the settlement requires 95% claimant acceptance and does not cover UK claims, where a separate large case is underway, while J&J maintains there’s no proven link between talc and cancer.

via Al Jazeera|

#cancer #johnson-and-johnson #lawsuits

business1 month ago•3 min saved

J&J Seeks End to Talc Lawsuits with Up to $5.5 Billion Settlement

Johnson & Johnson unveiled a settlement offer of up to $5.5 billion to resolve roughly 69,000 talc-related lawsuits claiming its baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The plan would pay up to $3 billion next year, with no further payments due before 2028, and requires acceptance by legal firms representing about 95% of the claims. J&J denies that talc caused cancer, notes it has stopped selling talc-based powder worldwide and shifted to a cornstarch-based product, and says the deal would allow it to focus on its core health-care mission while ending the litigation.

via BBC|

#baby-powder #business #johnson-and-johnson

law2 months ago•7 min saved

Legal causation isn’t scientific proof: Roundup ruling underscores the law–science divide

Supreme Court’s Monsanto v. Durnell ruling concerns federal pesticide labeling preemption, not whether glyphosate causes cancer. The piece argues that legal causation and scientific causation answer different questions, urging clearer categorization of causal questions in court and reporting, and highlighting Roundup, talc, asbestos, and social-media cases to show how legal outcomes can be misinterpreted as scientific proof.

via statnews.com|

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health5 months ago•9 min saved

Lancet retracts 1977 unsigned talc commentary after uncovering Johnson & Johnson ties

The Lancet has retracted a 1977 unsigned commentary on cosmetic talc after discovering the author was a paid Johnson & Johnson consultant, revealing an undeclared conflict of interest; editors say such unsigned pieces would not be published today, and the decision comes amid decades of talc-related litigation and ongoing debates over asbestos testing in cosmetics, including a FDA rule proposal later withdrawn in 2025.

via Retraction Watch|

#conflicts-of-interest #health #johnson-and-johnson

health11 months ago•1 min saved

Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $966 Million in Talc Cancer Lawsuit

A Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million in damages after finding the company liable in a lawsuit where its talc baby powder was alleged to contain asbestos fibers causing mesothelioma in Mae Moore, who died in 2021. The verdict includes $16 million in compensatory damages and $950 million in punitive damages, though it may be reduced on appeal.

via CNBC|

#cancer #health #johnson-and-johnson

legalhealthcare2 years ago•2 min saved

"Johnson & Johnson Settles Talc Baby Powder Claims for $700 Million"

Johnson & Johnson has reached a tentative $700m deal with over 40 US states regarding the investigation of its talc-based baby powder and other products. The company faces over 50,000 cases from people claiming the product caused cancer, with some alleging it contained asbestos. J&J has maintained the products were safe, but has faced significant legal battles and losses. The reported resolution of the state matters is seen as a step towards a global talc powder settlement in 2024.

via BBC.com|

#baby-powder #cancer-claims #johnson-and-johnson

legal3 years ago•5 min saved

J&J's Talc Legal Battle: Lingering Uncertainties and Failed Bankruptcy Resolution

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is facing "lingering uncertainties" in its legal fight over claims that its talc-based baby powder contained asbestos and caused cancer. The company is offering a settlement of $8.9 billion, more than four times its previous offer, but some claimants accuse J&J of manufacturing financial distress. A US bankruptcy court is expected to rule on whether the company can use a controversial bankruptcy strategy to dispose of roughly 100,000 claims. Analysts say a denial would force J&J to defend itself on a case-by-case basis, potentially costing the company time and money. The outcome of the legal battle remains uncertain, with individual talc cases resulting in significant awards for plaintiffs.

via Yahoo Finance|

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business3 years ago•2 min saved

J&J Ordered to Pay Millions in Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $18.8 million to a California man who claimed that he developed cancer from using the company's baby powder. The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff, Emory Hernandez Valadez, who alleged that he developed mesothelioma due to heavy exposure to J&J's talc since childhood. While the jury awarded damages for medical bills and pain and suffering, they did not grant punitive damages. However, due to a bankruptcy court order freezing most litigation over J&J's talc, Hernandez will not be able to collect the judgment for the foreseeable future. J&J plans to appeal the verdict, maintaining that their baby powder is safe and does not cause cancer.

via Reuters|

#bankruptcy #business #cancer

legal3 years ago•2 min saved

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $18.8 million to California cancer patient in baby powder suit

via CNN|

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legal3 years ago•4 min saved

Johnson & Johnson Faces Legal Battles Over Talc-Cancer Link

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has filed lawsuits against four doctors who published studies linking talc-based personal care products to cancer, accusing them of using "junk science" and seeking retractions or corrections. J&J is facing over 38,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc products, including Baby Powder, were contaminated with asbestos and caused various cancers. The company denies the allegations and is attempting to resolve the lawsuits through an $8.9 billion settlement in bankruptcy court. The lawsuits against the researchers are seen as an aggressive move by J&J to discourage other researchers and reclaim the narrative about talc safety. The doctors argue that the lawsuits are meant to "attack and silence" scientists and have a chilling effect on future medical research.

via Reuters|

#cancer #johnson-and-johnson #lawsuit

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Halts Thousands of Johnson & Johnson Talc and Cancer Lawsuits

A US bankruptcy judge has temporarily halted around 40,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson that claim its talc products caused cancer. The decision is part of J&J's second attempt to settle thousands of talc cases in bankruptcy proceedings. The pause will give J&J time to reach a permanent settlement with plaintiffs in the talc cases. The company recently proposed an $8.9 million settlement for current and future talc-related claims and said it expects to bring that plan to bankruptcy court in mid-May.

via CNBC|

#bankruptcy #business #johnson-and-johnson

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Johnson & Johnson agrees to $8.9B talc settlement for cancer claims.

Johnson & Johnson will pay $8.9 billion to settle all allegations that talc in its baby powder and other products caused cancer, which is more than quadruple what the company previously set aside for potential liability. A J&J subsidiary, LTL Management, filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time with the intent to present a reorganization plan containing the proposed settlement to a judge as soon as May 14. The $8.9 billion would be payable over the next 25 years to resolve all current and future talc claims.

via Fox Business|

#bankruptcy #business #cancer

business3 years ago•5 min saved

J&J subsidiary files for bankruptcy to settle $8.9B talc claims.

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary LTL Management has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time to pursue an $8.9 billion settlement to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that talc in its Baby Powder and other products caused cancer. The settlement follows a January appeals court ruling invalidating J&J’s “Texas two-step” bankruptcy maneuver, in which it sought to offload the talc liability onto a subsidiary that immediately filed for Chapter 11. The J&J subsidiary filed for bankruptcy in New Jersey, the same jurisdiction where it faced the appeals court defeat.

via Reuters.com|

#bankruptcy #business #cancer