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Johnson & Johnson Faces Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts Over Talcum Powder Lawsuits
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Texas Seeks Court Orders to Halt Tylenol Marketing and Payments Amid Legal Disputes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to block Tylenol maker Kenvue from paying $400 million in dividends amid a lawsuit claiming the company failed to disclose autism risks associated with the medication, using a rare legal move to protect potential assets for legal liabilities. The case is part of broader political and health debates surrounding Tylenol and autism, with the company denying the allegations and criticizing the lawsuit as politically motivated.
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J&J Faces $966 Million Verdict in Talc Cancer Lawsuit
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
A California jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $966 million in damages to the family of Mae Moore, who blamed her mesothelioma on lifelong use of the company's talc baby powder, marking the largest verdict in a 15-year legal battle over the product's alleged health risks. J&J plans to appeal the decision.
Trump's Tylenol Warnings Spark Autism Concerns and Legal Debate
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Financial Times
Lawyers are citing a warning from Trump about autism to support efforts to revive lawsuits against Tylenol, suggesting a legal strategy linking the drug to autism concerns.
Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs: Risks, Trends, and Effectiveness in Weight Loss
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bored Panda
Ozempic, a popular drug for weight loss and diabetes, is facing numerous lawsuits due to alleged severe side effects, especially irreversible vision loss from NAION, with regulatory bodies and studies supporting a potential link. The legal battle is intensifying, with significant financial and reputational risks for Novo Nordisk, as plaintiffs share personal stories and courts consider the evidence. The outcome could reshape pharmaceutical accountability and drug safety standards.
Former MSU Student Sues for $100M Over Cancer Linked to Campus Chemicals
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A former Michigan State student, LingLong Wei, filed a lawsuit claiming her thyroid cancer was caused by exposure to hazardous pesticides and herbicides during her studies, which she alleges were used without proper safety measures and training by the university. Wei, who is seeking $100 million, states she was not adequately protected and was reassured that the chemicals were harmless, leading to her health issues and a permanent scar. The university has not commented on the case.
Court Upholds Requirement for Graphic Smoking Warnings on Cigarette Packs
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal requirement for graphic images on cigarette packs and advertising, depicting the harmful effects of smoking, does not violate the First Amendment. The court overturned a lower court order and kept alive a tobacco industry challenge, directing a review of whether the rule was adopted in accordance with the federal Administrative Procedure Act. The images, including those of smoke-damaged lungs and other smoking-related health issues, are aimed at increasing public awareness of the risks associated with smoking.