
Legislation & Litigation – Page 5
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newsLegislation & LitigationAn Illinois jury has awarded $30 million in a mesothelioma case against tiremaker Bridgestone Firestone. Thomas Jackson was exposed to asbestos inadvertently brought home…
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Mounting Asbestos Lawsuits Forces Kelly-Moore Paints to Close
After nearly 80 years in business Kelly-Moore Paints is closing all stores nationwide. Kelly-Moore decided to shut down after spending a total of $600… -
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J&J to Pay $700 Million to Settle Talc Baby Powder Investigation
Johnson & Johnson’s $700 million deal will resolve a talcum powder investigation a group of 43 State Attorneys Generals launched. J&J is accused of… -
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Hess to Pay Up to $187 Million to Settle Asbestos Injury Claims
The global energy company Hess Corporation will pay up to $187 million to settle asbestos injury claims made in connection to an oil refinery… -
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J&J Working to Settle More Asbestos Related Talc Cases
Johnson & Johnson is trying to resolve some of the thousands of lawsuits filed claiming its talc-based baby powder causes cancer. J&J’s in-house lawyer… -
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Controversial Ohio Senate Bill Could Complicate Asbestos Lawsuits
Republican Ohio State Senator George F. Lang is the primary sponsor of a controversial senate bill poised to impact people diagnosed with mesothelioma. The… -
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Court Rules Merck, Not Bayer Responsible in Talc Lawsuits
Bayer AG was absolved of liability in certain cancer-related lawsuits. The cases concern talc-based foot powders that the company acquired from Merck & Co. -
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Johnson & Johnson Considers 3rd Bankruptcy for Talc Litigation
Johnson & Johnson may be filing for bankruptcy for a third time in an attempt to address its talc liabilities, this time under a… -
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Philadelphia Teachers Sue Over Right to Protest Asbestos Hazards
Three educators filed a federal lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia over their first amendment right to publicly demand answers about asbestos… -
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Talc Researcher Asks Court to Dismiss J&J Lawsuit Against Her
A medical researcher responsible for uncovering a potential link between talc and cancer has petitioned a judge to dismiss the lawsuit pharmaceutical giant Johnson…