$8 Billion Plan Proposed to Pay Sick Talcum Powder Users
Your rights could be impacted if you are sick now or in the future from ovarian or gynecological cancer.
Johnson & Johnson and a subsidiary, LLT Management LLC, have agreed to pay approximately $8 billion over 25 years to people who claim talcum powder products made them sick. If you believe you are sick from using J&J products that contain talc, such as Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower to Shower, you may be able to vote on a Plan that governs how claims will be paid. Mesothelioma, lung cancer, and Canadian claims are not part of the Plan.
The companies maintain that their products are safe, do not contain asbestos, and do not cause cancer or other illnesses.
The Plan provides a way for claimants to receive compensation without going to trial. J&J has won approximately 95% of ovarian cases tried to date, including every ovarian case tried over the last six years. In addition, based on the historical run rate, if the Plan were not approved, it would take decades to litigate the remaining cases. Therefore, most claimants would never have “their day in court.”
If the Plan is accepted by at least 75% of voters, a bankruptcy case may be filed on behalf of Red River Talc LLC. The bankruptcy court will set a hearing to consider confirmation of the Plan at a later date.
The companies maintain that their products are safe, do not contain asbestos, and do not cause cancer or other illnesses.
The Plan provides a way for claimants to receive compensation without going to trial. J&J has won approximately 95% of ovarian cases tried to date, including every ovarian case tried over the last six years. In addition, based on the historical run rate, if the Plan were not approved, it would take decades to litigate the remaining cases. Therefore, most claimants would never have “their day in court.”
If the Plan is accepted by at least 75% of voters, a bankruptcy case may be filed on behalf of Red River Talc LLC. The bankruptcy court will set a hearing to consider confirmation of the Plan at a later date.
Vote on the Plan by 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on July 26, 2024.
Vote on the Plan by
4:00 p.m. (Central Time)
on July 26, 2024.
More information about the Plan and the voting ballot is available in the solicitation package.
Already Filed a Talc Claim?
You or your attorney will receive a solicitation package.
Not Yet Filed a Talc Claim?
Call 1-888-431-4056 or click on the button below to determine whether you can vote on the Plan.
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