Florida Talc Trial Opens Against Johnson & Johnson: Plaintiffs Say “It Was Not Pure” September 25, 2025 Today, jurors in Broward County, Florida, heard opening statements in a new talc trial against Johnson & Johnson, brought by the family of Dr. Albert Casaretto, a 78-year-old physician who died in 2022 from mesothelioma after decades of daily talc use. Plaintiffs are represented by Chris Tisi of Levin Papantonio, as well as John Uustal […] Read More
Court Rejects Johnson & Johnson’s Latest Bankruptcy Maneuver in Talc Litigation April 2, 2025 Plaintiffs’ attorneys representing ovarian cancer victims look forward to the tort process continuing in court. On Monday, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has issued a decisive ruling rejecting Johnson & Johnson’s latest attempt to use the bankruptcy system to resolve its talc-related cancer litigation. In a strongly worded opinion, U.S. […] Read More
FDA Tackles Talc Safety: Uncovering Cancer Risks & Protecting Consumers December 30, 2024 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a proposed rule aimed at improving the methods for testing, detecting, and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products. Talc, a common ingredient in products such as baby powder and makeup, has come under intense scrutiny due to its potential contamination with asbestos, a known carcinogen, as […] Read More
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