Court Rejects Johnson & Johnson’s Bankruptcy Attempt To Deny Paying Lawsuits
Talcum powder is a common ingredient used in a wide variety of products, including body and baby powders, cosmetics, and soaps. Made from the mineral talc, scientists and industry leaders have long known of the connection between products containing contaminated talcum powder and certain cancers. The threat does not come from the talc itself but rather from contamination with other dangerous substances, such as asbestos. Companies that continued to manufacture products using contaminated talcum powder despite knowing the risks to consumers can (and should) be held legally liable[...]
