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Topic: Asbestos

05 Dec2019

Litigation Update: Asbestos Concerns Continue for J&J’s Talc

Johnson and Johnson continues to confront claims that long-standing concerns regarding the presence of asbestos in its talc-based products were hidden or ignored by the company. In a trial against the pharmaceutical giant currently being heard in Oakland, CA, the plaintiffs, Linda and Mark O’Hagan, allege that asbestos in J&J’s signature baby powder product caused […]

25 Nov2019

From Building Materials to Bathroom Powders: How Talc Continues to Drive Asbestos Litigation

Dan MyerNo Opinions

Talcum powder lawsuits say manufacturers knew their talc was contaminated by asbestos and could cause mesothelioma and ovarian cancer, but did nothing to warn consumers about this product risk. Instead, manufacturers concealed the dangers from the public. A bombshell report by Reuters news agency in late 2018 revealed that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) knew for decades […]

28 Nov2018

What Mass Torts Lawyers Can Learn from Asbestos Law Suits About Data Analytics

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The asbestos litigation that began in the 1980's and continues to this day is the original mass tort. We should know, because we have been involved since the early days. Verus’ founders were pioneers of the original mass tort -- they helped design some of the first-ever mass tort settlements and in the process, administered [...]

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