Mississippi and New Mexico want their complaints alleging consumers were injured from use of Johnson & Johnson talc-containing powders to proceed against the firm rather than get caught up in bankruptcy litigation against a holding company J&J established for potential losses to talc claims.
Bankruptcy Court Stakes Authority In J&J Litigation As States Push For Talc Damages Claims
DeLauro Wants Information From DoJ Investigation Into Firm’s Talc Decisions And Practices
Complaints by Mississippi and New Mexico allege J&J failed to protect consumers from asbestos-containing talc temporarily stayed by bankruptcy judge in New Jersey. House Appropriations chair DeLauro asks for information from DoJ investigation.
