Asbestos

Talc Related Mesothelioma Trial Begins in California

Talc Related Mesothelioma Trial Begins in California

CMBG3 Law previously reported on four trials that have taken place in which it was alleged that Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder contained asbestos-contaminated talc, which led to the development of plaintiffs' mesothelioma. Three of the cases have seen verdicts...

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Fourth Talc Mesothelioma Case Goes To Trial

Fourth Talc Mesothelioma Case Goes To Trial

CMBG3 Law previously reported on the first three cases in which it was alleged that asbestos-contaminated talc products caused plaintiffs' mesothelioma. The first such trial was in California and resulted in a defense verdict. The second case took place in New Jersey...

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Mistrial In Fourth Talc Mesothelioma Trial

Mistrial In Fourth Talc Mesothelioma Trial

CMBG3 Law previously reported on the fourth trial that has taken place in which it was alleged that Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder contained asbestos-contaminated talc, which led to the development of plaintiff's mesothelioma (Antoine Bostic v. Johnson &...

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Third Talc Mesothelioma Verdict: $25.7 Million Award

Third Talc Mesothelioma Verdict: $25.7 Million Award

CMBG3 Law previously reported on the first three cases in which it was alleged that asbestos-contaminated talc products caused plaintiffs' mesothelioma. The first such trial was in California and resulted in a defense verdict. The second case took place in New Jersey...

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Companies Move To Strike $117 Million Verdict In Talc Case

Companies Move To Strike $117 Million Verdict In Talc Case

CMBG3 Law previoulsy reported on the $117 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson and Imerys in New Jersey stemming from allegations that a plaintiff's mesothelioma was caused by asbestos-contaminated talc in baby powder products. This week, the companies filed...

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Brazil Bans Asbestos; Canada takes Steps To Follow

Brazil Bans Asbestos; Canada takes Steps To Follow

At the end of 2017, Brazil passed a law that bans the mining, use, and commercialization of asbestos. The ban will have an immediate impact on the United States, as roughly 95% of all asbestos imported and used by the United States in 2016 was imported from Brazil....

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Jury Hits Companies with $37 Million Verdict Over Talcum Powder

Jury Hits Companies with $37 Million Verdict Over Talcum Powder

Just one day after beginning deliberations, a New Jersey jury found Johnson & Johnson and Imerys responsible for a plaintiff’s mesothelioma, which plaintiff alleged resulted from his use of asbestos-contaminated talcum powder products. The jury’s verdict awarded...

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New Jersey Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Trial Goes To Jury

New Jersey Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Trial Goes To Jury

Nearly two months ago, CMBG3 Law reported on a trial against Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey involving allegations that the company’s talcum powder product was contaminated with asbestos fibers and caused plaintiff Stephan Lanzo II’s mesothelioma. The plaintiff...

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Illegal Dumping of Asbestos Leads To $385,000 In Fines

Illegal Dumping of Asbestos Leads To $385,000 In Fines

Seven parties, including multiple companies and the Town of Framingham, recently paid $385,000 in fines to settle a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General in which it was alleged that the parties allowed asbestos-containing waste to be illegally dumped behind a Milford...

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