Plaintiffs’ Attorneys in Talc Cancer Litigation Discourage Voting for a Bankruptcy Plan That Will Strip Women of Their Personal Rights June 11, 2024 Andy Birchfield of Beasley Allen Law Firm and Mike Papantonio of Levin Papantonio Rafferty—plaintiffs’ attorneys in the talc cancer multidistrict litigation—issued the following statement related to Johnson & Johnson’s third bankruptcy attempt, which aims to limit the company’s liability for talc claims. “As attorneys who represent the tens of thousands of people who have suffered the tragedy of […] Read More
Jury Awards $260 Million to Woman Diagnosed With Mesothelioma After Using J&J Baby Powder June 6, 2024 After a month-long trial, plaintiff’s attorneys for a 48-year-old Oregon woman won a $260 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson (J&J). The award included $200 million in punitive damages. Kyung Lee received a mesothelioma diagnosis after decades of exposure to Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder. Lee’s weight had dropped to less than 91 pounds, according […] Read More
New Study Links Hormone Disruptors to Earlier Puberty and Health Risks June 2, 2024 A study published last week highlights a concerning trend: American girls are reaching puberty earlier than ever before, with significant long-term health risks. Over the past decades, the average age of puberty onset has decreased, leading to a range of potential health issues including mental health problems, increased risk of breast cancer, and fertility challenges […] Read More
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