FDA Proposes Standardized Testing for Asbestos in Talc-Based Cosmetics
Proposed rule comes as Johnson & Johnson continues to face tens of thousands of Johnson's Baby Powder lawsuits alleging asbestos in the talc-based powder caused cancer
Proposed rule comes as Johnson & Johnson continues to face tens of thousands of Johnson's Baby Powder lawsuits alleging asbestos in the talc-based powder caused cancer
Talcum powder lawsuit will be sent to the U.K. High Court in January 2025, about the same time hearings will begin over J&J's third attempt to resolve the U.S. litigation through bankruptcy.
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.
Filing could mean yet more delays before plaintiffs with pending talcum powder cancer lawsuits get their day in court.
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.
Controversial attempt to force talcum powder lawsuits through bankruptcy vote has faced stiff opposition, arguing large numbers of unsupportable claims were given equal voice to those who have been litigating cases for years.