Federal government and some plaintiffs' attorneys are objecting to the bankruptcy filing, accusing Johnson & Johnson of acting in bad faith.
U.S. Trustee tells Texas Bankruptcy Judge that there is no effective difference between this plan and the two previously rejected Johnson & Johnson talcum powder bankruptcy filings.
Jury indicates Johnson & Johnson should pay additional punitive damages in the talcum powder mesothelioma verdict, which will be determined at a later date.
Jury determined that contaminated talc was injected directly into the plaintiff's chest cavity during a pleurodesis procedure, leading to a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Filing could mean yet more delays before plaintiffs with pending talcum powder cancer lawsuits get their day in court.
Manufacturer is investigating the source of the asbestos in Dynacare Baby Powder, which may have contaminated talc at the mining site.
First federal talcum powder bellwether trial is scheduled to begin as the manufacturer continues to push a controversial bankruptcy settlement proposal.
Deal to settle talcum powder cancer lawsuits through bankruptcy still faces stiff opposition from many plaintiffs and their attorneys.
Baby Powder manufacturer claims it would be impossible to meet demands of medical monitoring for all talcum powder users to detect development of future cancers as early as possible.
Jury added $30 million in punitive damages against Johnson & Johnson, to punish the corporation for recklessly endangering the safety of consumers.
