J&J Subsidiary Declares Bankruptcy to Push Forward $10 Billion Talc Settlement

Matthew Davis
5 mins read - September 23, 2024

The first trial in Connecticut involving Johnson & Johnson’s cosmetic talc products has begun, marking a significant legal challenge for the company. The case...

Amna Anees
2 mins read - September 23, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with unresectable...

Jared Reagan
8 mins read - September 23, 2024

Asbestos was once seen as a wonder material because it could resist heat so well. But it’s left behind a deadly problem. Even though many countries have banned it including...

Rachel Sasser
4 mins read - September 18, 2024

A jury awarded over $39 million to a Utah couple in a landmark mesothelioma case involving the use of asbestos-contaminated talc in a surgical procedure. The plaintiffs, Bryce and...

Matthew Davis
4 mins read - September 11, 2024

On September 4, Johnson & Johnson boldly announced a $1.1 billion increase to its proposed talc settlement, This would increase the settlement to more than $9 billion paid...

Matthew Davis
4 mins read - September 10, 2024

Johnson & Johnson is planning to pay an additional $1.1 billion in its proposed settlement to clear up tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging the company, and its baby powder...