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    Johnson and Johnson talc unit 2nd bankruptcy must be dismissed, cancer victims’ lawyers say

    Johnson and Johnson talc unit 2nd bankruptcy must be dismissed, cancer victims' lawyers say

    US: Johnson & Johnson’s second attempt to resolve talc lawsuits in bankruptcy should be dismissed as an unprecedented fraud designed to deny plaintiffs just compensation, lawyers representing cancer victims argued in a Monday court filing. The attorneys contend J&J defied a January appeals court rejection of its first attempt to settle the litigation, noting that […] More

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    Johnson & Johnson proposes USD 8.9 billion settlement for talc cancer claims

    US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday proposed an $8.9 billion settlement to resolve years-old lawsuits claiming that its talcum powder products caused cancer. The New Jersey-based company said the proposed settlement, which still needs the approval of a bankruptcy court, “will equitably and efficiently resolve all claims arising from cosmetic talc litigation.” For […] More

  • Dwayne Johnson Partners With Disney to Announce a Moana Live-Action Remake

    Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has announced the live-action remake of his popular Disney movie Moana. Johnson, who voiced the character of Maui, the demigod of the wind and sea, in the 2016 animated feature, shared the news on Twitter. “Humbled to say we’re bringing Moana’s beautiful story to the live-action big screen! Maui changed my […] More