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Legislation & LitigationA Philadelphia jury found in favor of the estate of Gayle Emerson, holding Johnson & Johnson responsible for her death from ovarian cancer. The… -
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Legislation & LitigationAvon Loses Its Appeal of $51M Mesothelioma Verdict
A California appeals court refused to throw out a $51 million mesothelioma verdict against cosmetics giant Avon Products Inc. The California 2nd District Court… -
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Legislation & LitigationParents Secure $850k in Asbestos Day Care Settlement
Mediation finalized in December 2025 finally brings financial closure after a 7-year legal battle between parents of children exposed to asbestos in day care… -
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Legislation & LitigationCourt-Appointed Expert’s Report Threatens J&J Talc Defense
Retired U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson delivered what may be a major setback for Johnson & Johnson in its long-running talc litigation. Wolfson serves… -
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Legislation & LitigationWhat the Court Documents Show About J&J’s $966M Loss
After four years of litigation, a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury has awarded a historic $966 million to the family of Mae K. -
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Legislation & LitigationJudge Increases Mesothelioma Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
A Connecticut judge has added more money to a jury’s verdict award for a plaintiff with mesothelioma who filed suit against Johnson & Johnson. -
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Legislation & LitigationLawmakers Renew Asbestos Ban Effort to Prevent Mesothelioma
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon and Don Bacon of Nebraska are leading a bipartisan effort to pass the Alan… -
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Legislation & LitigationJudge Approves Presperse $50M Talc-Asbestos Bankruptcy Deal
Hundreds of asbestos exposure injury claims are set to be resolved after a federal judge approved a bankruptcy plan for cosmetics supplier Presperse and… -
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Legislation & LitigationMA Jury Awards Landmark $42M Verdict in J&J Talc Lawsuit
A Boston jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay more than $42 million to a Massachusetts family, finding its baby powder caused Paul… -
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Legislation & Litigation$9M Mesothelioma Verdict Over Asbestos Shotgun Shells
A Delaware jury awarded $9 million to the family of Eugene Schoepke, an Illinois hunter who died from mesothelioma in 2022. The lawsuit argued…