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Bausch Removed Talc Powder from the Shelves Long Before Johnson & Johnson’s Recall

November 18, 2019 By Lynn Fugaro Leave a Comment

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is currently facing thousands of lawsuits alleging the talc in its baby powder causes cancer. After fighting against those claims for years, the company suddenly recalled over 30,000 bottles of baby powder just last month after Food & Drug Administration tests revealed the product contained asbestos. Eight … [Read more...]

Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Recalled Due to Asbestos Contamination

October 22, 2019 By Sandra Dalton Leave a Comment

On Friday, October 18, 2019, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced a recall of 33,000 bottles of its baby powder, due to contamination with asbestos. The recall applies to one lot, lot #22318RB, which was distributed in 2018. If you have a bottle of Johnson’s Baby Powder from this lot, you are advised to discontinue use and contact the company … [Read more...]

Johnson & Johnson Will Pay $1 Billion to Settle Hip Implant Lawsuits

May 13, 2019 By Lynn Fugaro Leave a Comment

In the mid 2000’s, metal-on-metal hip implants were introduced, and manufacturers claimed they were medical breakthroughs that would last much longer than traditional hip replacements and would allow patients to lead more active lives. Unlike prior implants that used hard plastic, ceramic, or stainless steel components, metal-on-metal implants used … [Read more...]

Johnson & Johnson Tampers With Witnesses in Major Multidistrict Litigation

February 8, 2018 By Sean Lally Leave a Comment

Johnson & Johnson has been accused of tampering with witnesses in two separate cases involving defective products manufactured by two subsidiaries, Janssen and Depuy. The Depuy case is the third bellwether trial in an MDL overseen by Federal Judge Edward Kinkeade, who requested that the FBI look into the matter. The Janssen case is being heard … [Read more...]

Johnson & Johnson’s Action Spikes Risperdal Cases Filed in PA Court

June 21, 2017 By US Recall News Leave a Comment

Risperdal lawsuits are highly sensitive because the plaintiffs involved here are psychologically compromised young boys. Risperdal (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medication that is believed to have caused mental and physical trauma and torture to young boys who grew breasts (gynecomastia), many of those who chose to a surgical remedy to … [Read more...]