Georgia-Pacific Plans New Bankruptcy, Abandoning Bestwall
Georgia-Pacific has "given up" on its Bestwall bankruptcy and plans a new Chapter 11 to resolve asbestos lawsuits, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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New Jersey Mesothelioma Verdicts and Settlements
Key New Jersey mesothelioma cases including Lanzo v. J&J, Barden v. J&J (reversed 2023), and Fowler v. Union Carbide ($2.38M, reinstated 2022).
$115.6 Million Birmingham Verdict: Alabama Mesothelioma Cases
Alabama juries have delivered major mesothelioma verdicts for steelworkers and shipyard workers. Key cases and what they mean.
J&J $950M Punitive Damages Overturned in Talc Case
A Los Angeles judge struck $950M in punitive damages from a $966M J&J talc verdict, leaving $16M in compensatory damages for the family of Mae Moore.
$24.6M Default Judgment in Gold Bond Talc Case
Los Angeles court enters default judgment against Martin Himmel Inc. after the former Gold Bond owner lost counsel and stopped participating.
$1.56B Verdict Against J&J in Talc Mesothelioma Case
Maryland jury orders J&J to pay $1.56 billion after finding the company concealed asbestos risks in talc baby powder. J&J plans appeal.
Talc Claimants Challenge Revlon Bankruptcy Ruling
People with mesothelioma and ovarian cancer argue Revlon bypassed asbestos trust requirements to avoid paying future talc claims in bankruptcy.
Vanderbilt Minerals Files Bankruptcy Over Talc
The Connecticut mining company blamed $117M in talc litigation costs. It plans to sell assets for $50M while 1,400+ pending cases are frozen.
Smith Law Firm Sues Funders in Talc Cases
Mississippi talc firm representing 11,500 claimants accuses Ellington Financial, ICG, and Stifel of withholding $30M to seize case fees.
Philly Jury Finds J&J Liable in Talc Case, $250K
Philadelphia County jury awards $250,000 to the estate of Gayle Emerson in the city's first talc plaintiff victory after years of bankruptcy delays.
9th Circuit Overturns $8M BNSF Libby Asbestos Verdict
The 9th Circuit reversed the $8M verdict against BNSF Railway, ruling the company is immune from strict liability as a common carrier under Montana law.
$51M Avon Talc Verdict Upheld in Mesothelioma Case
California appeals court upholds $51M verdict against Avon for asbestos in talc powders. Jury found company knew of risks since the 1970s.
$34.2M Verdict Against John Crane in Oregon Shipyard Case
Portland jury awards $34.2M to shipyard worker for mesothelioma caused by John Crane asbestos gaskets. Internal docs showed company knew risks.
$18M Verdict in Florida Brake Dust Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Florida jury awards $18 million to Denise Cook in brake dust mesothelioma lawsuit after secondary asbestos exposure from father's auto shop.
Beasley Allen Disqualified From NJ Talc MDL
NJ appeals court disqualifies Beasley Allen from 3,600 talc cases after former J&J lawyer collaborated with firm on adverse settlement strategy.
$8M Verdict: J&J Talc Mesothelioma Case in Massachusetts
Suffolk County jury awards $8 million to Janice Paluzzi, 84, who developed mesothelioma after using J&J Baby Powder for 20+ years.
J&J Texas Two-Step Fraud Lawsuit Dismissed
A federal judge dismissed a fraud suit by five women with cancer alleging J&J used bankruptcy to shield billions. The 67,000+ talc cases remain pending.
$20M Verdict Against J&J in Florida Mesothelioma Case
Florida jury awards $20 million to a man with mesothelioma, finding Johnson & Johnson liable for asbestos-contaminated talc powder exposure.
UK, EU Split on Talc Cancer Classification
UK declines to classify talc as a carcinogen while EU recommends Category 1B classification, creating regulatory uncertainty for cosmetics.
$42.6M J&J Talc Verdict in Massachusetts
Massachusetts jury awards $42.6 million to Paul Lovell's family in mesothelioma verdict against Johnson & Johnson over talc powder contamination.
Vi-Jon Talc Mesothelioma Case Settles in California
A California talc mesothelioma trial captioned Maricich Jr. et al. v. Chattem, Inc. settled January 21, 2026 after weeks of testimony.
$25M Verdict Against J&J in Connecticut Mesothelioma Case
Connecticut judge adds $10M punitive damages to jury award in Evan Plotkin mesothelioma case against Johnson & Johnson over asbestos-contaminated talc.
Virginia Supreme Court: Shipyards Owe Duty to Families (Quisenberry, 2018)
Virginia's 2018 Quisenberry ruling held shipyard employers owe a duty of care to family members exposed to take-home asbestos.
J&J Talc Verdicts Top $2.5B in 2025
Johnson & Johnson faced over $2.5 billion in talc-related jury verdicts in 2025, including the largest individual award in litigation history.
Record $1.56B Verdict Against J&J in Talc
A Baltimore jury awarded $1.56 billion to Cherie Craft, a Maryland woman who developed mesothelioma after 40+ years of using Johnson & Johnson baby powder.
$65.5M Verdict Against J&J in Minnesota Mesothelioma Case
A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million to a mother of three who developed mesothelioma after childhood exposure to Johnson & Johnson baby powder.
$40M Verdict Against J&J in California Ovarian Cancer Case
Los Angeles jury awards $40 million to two women who developed ovarian cancer after decades of using Johnson & Johnson talc-based body powders.
FDA Withdraws Talc Asbestos Testing Rule
FDA withdrew its rule requiring asbestos testing in cosmetic talc. Public health advocates warn of ongoing contamination risks.
Judge Allows Experts in 67,500 Talc Cases
Special master approves expert testimony in 67,500 J&J talc lawsuits, clearing the path for federal trials in ovarian cancer cases.
$966M Verdict: J&J Concealed Talc Asbestos Risk
An LA jury awarded $966 million to the family of Mae Moore, an 88-year-old who died from mesothelioma after using Johnson & Johnson baby powder daily.
$966M Verdict Against J&J in California Mesothelioma Case
A Los Angeles jury awarded $966 million to the family of Mae Moore, 88, who died from mesothelioma after lifelong use of Johnson's Baby Powder.
$117M Asbestos Verdict Sets New York Record
A jury awarded $117M to a sheet metal worker exposed to asbestos at the original World Trade Center, the largest such verdict in New York history.
How to File a Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Everything you need to file a talc cancer claim: eligibility, documents needed, timeline, and what to expect from the legal process.
Talcum Powder Settlements & Verdicts
Talc verdicts range from $55 million to $1.56 billion, but appeals have vacated or reversed many. See what is standing, reduced, or gone.
WHO Classifies Talc as Probable Carcinogen
IARC upgrades talc to Group 2A carcinogen in July 2024 based on ovarian cancer links and asbestos contamination concerns.
Talcum Powder Lawsuits: Complete Guide
Over 90,000 talcum powder lawsuits allege cancer from J&J products. Learn about eligibility, verdicts, settlements, and how to file a claim.
2023 Mesothelioma Verdicts: $40M+ Awards
Major mesothelioma verdicts in 2023 included $40.5M in Illinois and $38M in New York as juries continue holding asbestos defendants accountable.
Court Rejects J&J's 2nd Talc Bankruptcy
A federal judge rejected Johnson & Johnson's $8.9 billion settlement plan in July 2023, ruling the LTL Management bankruptcy was filed in bad faith.
J&J Discontinues Talc Baby Powder
J&J ends talc-based baby powder sales worldwide in 2023, switching to cornstarch. Decision follows 60,000+ lawsuits over asbestos contamination.
J&J Creates LTL to Shield Talc Liability
Johnson & Johnson used a Texas Two-Step maneuver to transfer talc liabilities to LTL Management, which filed for bankruptcy in October 2021.
J&J's Texas Two-Step: 3 Failed Attempts
Johnson & Johnson's controversial bankruptcy strategy to avoid 90,000+ talc cancer lawsuits failed three times between 2021 and 2024.
$750M Verdict Against J&J in New Jersey Mesothelioma Cases
In June 2020, a New Jersey jury awarded $750 million to four mesothelioma patients who blamed Johnson & Johnson talc products for their cancers.
Chris Placitella on 40 Years of Asbestos Trials
Asbestos trial attorney Chris Placitella discusses 40 years of litigation, what corporations knew, and the talc connection in this MesoWatch interview.
FDA Finds Asbestos in J&J Baby Powder
In October 2019, FDA testing found asbestos in J&J Baby Powder for the first time, triggering a voluntary recall of 33,000 bottles.
$4.69B Verdict Against J&J in St. Louis Talc Case
July 2018 verdict awarded 22 women $4.69 billion for ovarian cancer linked to J&J baby powder, the largest talc verdict in history at the time.
Asbestos Trust Funds for Mesothelioma
Over $30 billion remains in roughly 60 active asbestos trust funds. Learn about payouts, filing claims, and how compensation stacks.