Asbestos has been utilized as a fire-retardant material for many years. Asbestos has flexible fibers that can withstand heat, corrosion and electricity. In the past, asbestos was present in a wide range of building materials, such as insulation, tiles, wallpaper and...
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Another judge halts Johnson & Johnson talc bankruptcy efforts
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is a major company that has dominated the health and beauty industries for decades. The company's brands are well known. Some of them have recently come under scrutiny because of their association with certain health issues. A...
Chemical company changes stance on asbestos ban
Throughout the 1960-'70s and even into the '80s, asbestos was widely used in both residential and industrial settings. However, use of this material was not without controversy. Even in the 1960s, scientists argued that the use of asbestos was dangerous as breathing...
Johnson & Johnson is facing new trial over sham bankruptcy strategy
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is one of the best-known brand names in the health and beauty industry. For decades, J&J has provided consumer goods and also medical supplies directly to hospitals and other care providers. People have come to trust the J&J...
J&J makes second attempt to avoid talc liability with new bankruptcy bid
After its first bankruptcy bid was rejected before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Johnson & Johnson waited just hours to re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to again attempt to protect itself from its talcum powder liability. Of the first bankruptcy filing, the...
Which industries are at the greatest risk of asbestos exposure? And how does talc fit into all this?
Asbestos is a mineral that has been widely used in construction and other industries for decades due to its insulating and fire-resistant properties. However, it has been proven to be a highly toxic substance that can cause serious health problems, including...
How car repair professionals can still be exposed to asbestos
Most people don’t associate auto repair work with asbestos exposure. However, those who repair cars—particularly older and vintage or classic cars—face a serious risk of coming into contact with asbestos. Asbestos used to be a regular component of brake pads, linings,...
J&J talc cases: Third Circuit dismissed LTL’s bankruptcy petition
In a surprising decision by the Third Circuit, the court dismissed LTL Management (LTL) 's petition to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The court stated that LTL failed to show good faith in its petition and that the entity was not in financial distress, as it had...
Asbestos exposure: Is asbestosis the same as mesothelioma?
Simply put, no. Although symptoms and prognosis are similar, asbestosis exposure and mesothelioma are two different health conditions. Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium that lines the lungs, abdomen or heart. It arises after years of decades of exposure to...
3 surprising things you might not know about asbestos
When you hear the word “asbestos,” what do you think? You probably know that it’s something that was used in buildings and is now considered to be extremely dangerous to those who’ve come in contact with it. You might be familiar with the fact that many people who...