Asbestos
Mary Pieper
5 mins read - May 10, 2024
Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently banned chrysolite, the last known type of asbestos imported into the United States, union officials and health and safety advocates say asbestos still exposes far too many American workers to mesothelioma and other forms of cancer. Inadequate Protections Cited by Union The...
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Melissa Bill
4 mins read - May 8, 2024
Johnson & Johnson is on the verge of settling more than 50,000 lawsuits alleging that the use of its widely-used talc baby powder led to claimants developing ovarian cancer....
Melissa Bill
3 mins read - May 3, 2024
On Friday, an Illinois court ordered Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue to pay $45 million in a case that involved a family that alleged a link between the relative’s death after...
Mary Pieper
3 mins read - May 2, 2024
In the ongoing battle against mesothelioma, the introduction of ADI-PEG20 (pegargiminase) marks a significant milestone. This innovative drug, hailed for its novel approach,...
Melissa Bill
4 mins read - April 22, 2024
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge William Thomas declared a mistrial in the first ovarian cancer trial involving Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder following its failed talc...
Melissa Bill
4 mins read - April 8, 2024
A Sarasota jury will soon hear evidence from attorney’s representing a local family pertaining to the long-term use of Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder and its link...
Mary Pieper
4 mins read - March 18, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency announced on March 18 that after many decades of effort, it will start banning the final known type of asbestos still used in the United...
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Talc Producer Proposes $862.5M Trust to Settle Cancer Claims
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January 24, 2024
The Cost of Powder: J&J’s $700 Million Leap to Settle Asbestos Cancer Claims
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December 24, 2023
Groundbreaking Therapy Enhances Lifespan in Mesothelioma Trials
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December 12, 2023
American International Appeals Subpoena Ruling in Talc Mesothelioma Case
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November 10, 2023
Judge Rules Ford Not Liable in Mesothelioma Lawsuit Due to Prior Settlements
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October 9, 2023
Bio-Inspired Drug Enhances Immune Response Against Cancer
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September 26, 2023
NJ Judge Approves Limited Legal Fees in J&J Talc Bankruptcy
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September 20, 2023
Massachusetts Legislature to Extend Asbestos Claim Deadline
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