Blog: J&J Talc
- Objections Mount Against J&J’s Talc Bankruptcy Plan
Feb 4, 2025
The fight for justice continues for the thousands of women who developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products. With growing opposition to J&J’s $10 billion bankruptcy plan through the use of its Red River construct, the U.S. Trustee and multiple insurers have raised concerns over its "irregularities and fairness" —citing last year’s Supreme Court ruling in Purdue Pharma, which invalidated similar non-consensual releases. Richard Golomb, of counsel to Anapol Weiss, was quoted in...Read More - Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Case
Jul 29, 2024
Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the Bankruptcy Court’s dismissal of LTL Management, LLC’s (“LTL”) bankruptcy case. The Third Circuit’s decision is the latest development in Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to use bankruptcy as a strategy to settle all claims involving allegations that the company’s talcum powder caused cancer due to asbestos exposure. Richard Golomb, an Of Counsel attorney with Anapol Weiss, represents more than 1300 women in...Read More - Anapol Weiss Seeks Injunction Against Johnson & Johnson
Jun 12, 2024
Attempt to Evade Responsibility in Baby Powder Cases Anapol Weiss filed is seeking preliminary injunction against Johnson & Johnson to prevent them from using the "Texas Two-Step" approach to evade the baby talc powder class action judgments. J&J, one of the wealthiest companies in the world, should be held accountable for paying the judgments ordered by the court. Women developed cancer from their product, ruining their lives. It is unconscionable for J&J to be playing games...Read More - Anapol Weiss Of Counsel Sues J&J for Fraud Related to J&J Talc Unit's Asset Shuffles
May 23, 2024
By George Woolston, Reporter for Law 360 Published in: Law 360 (May 22, 2024) Anapol Weiss Of Counsel Richard Golomb, who represents more than 1,500 women whose cancer is alleged to be caused by talc powder usage, has joined with counsel from other talc powder cancer patients to sue Johnson & Johnson for fraud. The plaintiffs’ complaint alleges that J&J has tried to intentionally prevent tort victims from getting their day in court through a scheme of fraudulent...Read More - Anapol Weiss Leading in Talc Litigation Fight Against Johnson & Johnson
May 10, 2024
Over the last week, news outlets reported that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is moving forward with a $6.48 billion proposed settlement of the tens of thousands of lawsuits filed against the pharmaceutical giant because its baby powder and other talc products contain asbestos, which is known to cause ovarian cancer in women. Notably, there have been numerous verdicts against Johnson & Johnson in these cases, including a $2.21 billion award for 22 women whose cases...Read More