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Johnson & Johnson made headlines when it announced its subsidiary, LTL Management, would re-file for bankruptcy as part of a plan that includes an $8.9 billion proposed resolution plan to resolve the Talcum Powder litigation. The announcement came just over two hours after LTL’s first bankruptcy filing was dismissed pursuant to the Third Circuit Court of…

Another round of baby formula recalls linked to a dangerous germ has once again raised questions about the safety of the formula supply chain. Perrigo’s March 2023 recall of Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powdered Infant Formula represented the fourth major recall of baby formula since February 2022 due to potential contamination of Cronobacter sakazakii. If…

The talcum powder/ovarian cancer litigation took another unexpected turn when the Third Circuit Court of Appeals found that the bankruptcy of Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary, LTL Management, was not filed in good faith. The Court reasoned that LTL was not in financial distress and had no legitimate need for the relief provided through bankruptcy. This ruling reverses Judge…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the recall of two eye ointment products due to possible bacterial contamination linked to blindness and death. The recalled eye drops, Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops and Artificial Eye Ointment, are manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare and have been linked to a drug-resistant bacteria called Pseudomonas…

In late 2022, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that they would seek public comment on the hazards of gas stoves after recent studies linked pollutants from gas stoves to an increased risk of asthma and worsening respiratory conditions.  Goldenberg Lauricella is currently investigating the link between gas stoves and childhood asthma. If…

It is no secret that pharmaceutical companies have been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. From employee errors to lack of supervision, the dangers of pharmaceutical contamination are real and should not be taken lightly. Despite this, many individuals continue to take their prescription medications without a second thought. But what…