“We Have Been Validated”: Leading Law Firm in Talc Cancer Lawsuits Comments on IARC’s Alarming Talc Findings July 9, 2024 Attorneys condemn J&J’s evasion tactics, citing decades of negligence in acknowledging cancer risks associated with talc products. In light of the recent evaluation by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a prominent international authority on carcinogenic substances, Levin Papantonio, a leading advocate for victims of talc-related ovarian cancer, addresses the significant implications of the IARC’s latest […] Read More
Supreme Court Decision in Purdue Opioids Case Heralds Grim Future for J&J Bankruptcy Protection June 27, 2024 The nation’s top court says the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is not an appropriate avenue to handle all collective action problems that come its way. The Supreme Court entered its decision (HARRINGTON, UNITED STATES TRUSTEE, REGION 2 v. PURDUE PHARMA L. P. ET AL.), saying bankruptcy courts have no business handling claims unless a company is […] Read More
More than 60 Law Firms Oppose J&J Prepack Bankruptcy Scheme June 20, 2024 Some of the nation’s largest law firms recognized for their committed and successful representation of individuals harmed by dangerous products have announced unified opposition to a plan by Johnson & Johnson to seek a prepackaged bankruptcy to address claims brought by ovarian cancer victims. Two previous bankruptcy filings by the company, which has a market […] Read More