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Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit – Jury Decision Awarding $117 Million

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Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit Attorneys at Gilman Law LLP Comment on Jury Decision Awarding $117 Million to Plaintiff in Baby Powder Mesothelioma Case

A jury in New Jersey’s Middlesex County Superior Court has ordered Johnson & Johnson and its talc supplier to pay $117 million in total damages to a man who developed mesothelioma following years of exposure to the company’s popular Baby Powder product.

According to court documents, the plaintiff’s exposure to Baby Powder dates back to 1972 when he was born. The talc-based powder continued to be a regular part of his personal hygiene routine until he was diagnosed with the deadly form of cancer.  His talcum powder lawsuit alleged that the talc used to manufacture Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder was tainted with asbestos and was the only possible explanation for his mesothelioma diagnosis. (Lanzo v. Cyprus Amex Minerals Co., L00738516, Middlesex Superior Court)

Mesothelioma Plaintiff Awarded $37 Million in Compensatory Damages, $80 Million in Punitive Damages

“The plaintiff in this case was able to produce a significant number of internal documents that indicated officials at Johnson & Johnson were concerned that asbestos was tainting its talc as early as 1969,” says Ken Gilman, founding and managing partner of Gilman Law LLP. “The company’s scientists even warned Johnson & Johnson to prepare for litigation if that information ever became public.”

Jurors deliberated for less than a day before finding Johnson & Johnson and Imery’s Talc America liable for the plaintiff’s pain and suffering, awarding him and his wife $37 million in compensatory damages on April 5, 2018. The plaintiff was awarded another $80 million in punitive damages on April 11th, after the jury determined that the defendants’ conduct showed willful and wanton disregard for his health.

Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits

“This was the first time a jury has found for the plaintiff in a case involving Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products and mesothelioma,” says Mr. Gilman. “However, several juries had already awarded multimillion verdicts to plaintiffs who had filed talcum powder lawsuits against the company for ovarian cancer.”

More than 6,600 claims nationwide have been filed on behalf of women who developed ovarian cancer allegedly related to the long-term, daily application of Johnson’s & Johnson’s talc-based powders to the perineal area. So far, four plaintiffs have been awarded compensatory and punitive damage totaling more than $400 million, though two of those verdicts were recently dismissed.

Gilman Law LLP is providing complimentary lawsuit consultations to anyone who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma that may be related to their use of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder or Shower-to-Shower. For more information, please contact the firm today by visiting our website to fill out a free, no obligation case evaluation form, or call Toll Free at 1-888-252-0048.

About Gilman Law LLP

Gilman Law LLP, a leading pharmaceutical law and defective drug law firm, has been recognized for delivering successful results to their clients across a broad range of claims stemming from consumer product injury, mass tort, and class action lawsuits. For over 40 years, the Gilman Law LLP team of highly experienced lawyers has earned renown for tireless work on behalf of their clients on many of today’s most challenging and important legal issues.

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Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Lumber Liquidators

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March 2, 2015

Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Lumber Liquidators

Gilman Law LLP is pursuing a securities class action lawsuit against Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (“Lumber Liquidators” or the “Company”) and certain officers and/or directors of the Company.

According to a filing in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (No. 4:13-cv-00157) (“Virginia Case”) on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Lumber Liquidators common stock (NYSE:LL) between February 22, 2012 and July 9, 2014, certain false and/or misleading statements were made by Lumber Liquidators in violation of federal law.

According to Lumber Liquidators’ website, the Company is headquartered in Toano, Virginia, has stores in 46 states, and is the nation’s largest retailer of hardwood flooring.

The Virginia Case against Lumber Liquidators is generally focused on two key areas of alleged misconduct. First, the plaintiff alleges that Lumber Liquidators made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that certain of Lumber Liquidators’ products did not comply with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products.

Second, the Wall Street Journal  previously reported, and the Company confirms in its securities filings, that federal authorities, including agents from the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the Department of Justice, executed search warrants at the headquarters of Lumber Liquidators on September 26, 2013 looking for information relating to the importation of certain of its wood flooring products.  The Virginia Case alleges that Lumber Liquidators violated the Lacey Act, which bans the import and trade of illegally sourced wood products.  The Company notes in a recent securities filing that the Department of Justice is contemplating seeking criminal charges against Lumber Liquidators under the Lacey Act.

On March 1, 2015, 60 Minutes ran a story focusing on the excessive formaldehyde levels contained in certain laminate flooring Lumber Liquidators purchased from manufacturers in China.  As reported by 60 Minutes, certain of those manufacturers admitted that certain flooring manufactured for Lumber Liquidators was not CARB Phase 2 compliant even though it was labeled as such. CARB Phase 2 compliant refers to compliance with certain California formaldehyde emissions standards.

If you are an investor who purchased Lumber Liquidators common stock on or after January 1, 2011, and continues to hold any of the stock purchased as of the present date, and suffered a loss or would like more information concerning Lumber Liquidators’ products, then please contact Gilman Law LLP today, at 1-888-252-0048 or www.investment-losses.com, to ensure your legal rights are not forfeited.

 

 

About Gilman Law LLP

Gilman Law LLP, a leading financial law firm, has been recognized for delivering successful results to their clients across a broad range of claims stemming from securities class actions and derivative actions to consumer product injury lawsuits.  For over 40 years, the Gilman Law LLP team of highly experienced lawyers has earned renown for tireless work on behalf of their clients on many of today’s most challenging and important legal issues.

Contact: Kenneth G. Gilman

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Volkswagen Defect Settlement Alert – Volkswagen and Audi Diesel Automobiles 2009-2015

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Volkswagen Defect Settlement Alert – Volkswagen and Audi Diesel Automobiles 2009-2015

You could be entitled to significant compensation if you purchased or leased one of the following Volkswagen or Audi automobiles (the “VW Defective Automobiles”):

Model Year Make and Model(s)
2009 Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
2010 Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, or Audi A3
2011 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, or Audi A3
2012 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen, Jetta Sportwagen, Audi A3 or Volkswagen Passat
2013 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, Audi A3, or Volkswagen Passat
2014 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, Audi A3, or Volkswagen Passat
2015 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, or Audi 3 A3

 

It was recently announced that a former FBI director was appointed by a California federal court to serve as a settlement master for hundreds of cases already filed on behalf of victims of Volkswagen’s illegal activities used to cheat U.S. emissions standards in the VW Defective Automobiles.

Volkswagen Defect Settlement Alert

Volkswagen Defect Settlement Alert

The attorneys at Gilman Law LLP are committed to ensuring that the victims of Volkswagen’s admitted use of a “defeat device” to avoid emissions testing in the VW Defective Automobiles obtain the justice they deserve. Our Firm is already representing individuals who were allegedly harmed by, and our legal staff is aggressively pursuing claims involving these vehicles.

Legal Help for Victims of VW Defective Automobiles

Our attorneys are ready to assist you if you or own or lease one of these VW Defective Automobiles.CONTACT US NOW! Do Not Delay!

For a no-obligation evaluation of your potential VW Defective Automobile please fill out our free consultation form, call us direct to speak with one of our attorneys at (888) 252-0048, or email us at kgilman@gilmanlawllp.com.

 

AUTO SAFETY ALERT – TUNDRAS, TACOMAS, SEQUOIAS, FUSIONS & MILANS

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YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SIGNIFICANT COMPENSATION IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE WERE HARMED BECAUSE OF A VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S DEFECTIVE PART– WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR RECOVERY

You could be entitled to significant compensation if you or a loved one were harmed because of a vehicle manufacturer’s defective part. Every year, defective automobiles and parts are responsible for a substantial number of vehicular accidents. Yet all too often, automakers fail to inform the public of these issues in a timely matter. Even when an auto recall is issued, consumers must wait months for inadequate repairs. These delays may result in serious injury or cost lives! And they may rob affected individuals of valuable legal rights, as many of these companies only announce their recall after applicable statutes of limitations have purportedly expired.

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The attorneys at Gilman Law LLP are committed to ensuring that the victims of faulty automobiles and defective vehicle parts obtain the justice they deserve. Our Firm is already representing individuals who were allegedly harmed by, and our legal staff is aggressively pursuing claims involving:

  • Toyota Tundras, Tacomas and Sequoias, Model Years 2000 – 2009 — Rusting Frames
  • Ford Fusions, Model Years 2010 – 2011 – Cracking and Leaking Gas Tanks
  • Mercury Milans, Model Years 2010 – 2011 — Cracking and Leaking Gas Tanks

Our attorneys are ready to assist you if you or a loved one own or lease one of these vehicles and have been harmed as a result of their defects, including serious personal injury. Filing an auto defect lawsuit may be the only way to bring these types of problems out into the open and force companies to take necessary corrective action. CONTACT US NOW! Do Not Delay As The Applicable Statute Of Limitations May Result In A Complete Bar To Your Claim Regardless Of Its Merit!

Gilman Law Auto Defects Investigations

If you or a loved one own or lease one of the following vehicles and have suffered harm, including personal injury from a vehicle accident that may have been the result of the listed faulty part or equipment, it is important to contact Gilman Law LLP today to ensure your rights are protected. Our Firm is aggressively pursuing a number of auto defect cases, including:

  • Toyota Tundras, Tacomas, Sequoias – Model Years 2000 – 2009: These vehicles have long been the subject of hundreds of complaints, and of a few limited and inadequate service campaigns, relating to rusting frames. Such defect could, in addition to the related financial costs, result in personal injury or harm to drivers, passengers and others on the road.
  • Ford Fusions and Mercury Milans – Model Years 2010 – 2011: Ford announced a recall of these automobiles relating to the report that the vehicles’ fuel tanks are prone to cracking, which can lead to gas leaks and potential fires. Such defect could, in addition to the related financial costs, result in personal injury or harm to drivers, passengers and others on the road.

Legal Help for Victims of Automobile Defects

The attorneys at Gilman Law LLP are available now to provide free legal consultations to anyone who suffered serious harm due to defective automobiles or vehicle parts. For a no-obligation evaluation of your potential automobile defect lawsuit, please fill out our free consultation form, call us direct to speak with one of our attorneys at (888) 252-0048, or email us at kgilman@gilmanlawllp.com.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON LAWSUIT

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YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION AND DAMAGES – WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN SEEKING RECOVERY

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Johnson & Johnson Alleging Personal Products For Babies Are Mislabeled

According to a complaint filed on July 2, 2015, Johnson & Johnson falsely mislabels its Bedtime Bath and Bedtime Lotion products as being clinically proven to help babies sleep better.

If you or a family member have purchased Johnson & Johnson’s Bedtime Bath and/or Bedtime Lotion and did so relying on the assertion that it helps babies sleep better, you may be entitled to compensation.

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON LAWSUIT

JOHNSON & JOHNSON LAWSUIT

  • Our firm is vigorously pursuing this matter.
  • Our clients have received millions of dollars in consumer lawsuits.
  • No Charge or Obligation for Our Experienced Attorney Review

CONTACT US NOW! Do Not Delay As The Applicable Statute Of Limitations May Result In A Complete Bar To Your Claim Regardless Of Its Merit.

About The Class Action Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson

A Class Action complaint was filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Co., Inc. on July 2, 2015 in the Superior Court of New Jersey in Camden County alleging the defendants engaged in false and misleading advertising when it labeled Bedtime Bath and Bedtime Lotion products as being clinically proven to help babies sleep better when the product or products when used in conjunction with a soothing bedtime routine. The complaint states these assertions are present not only on the products’ labels but also on television, magazines and the internet. Plaintiff contends that she relied on the “clinically proven” benefits listed on the label when paying $1 more than other Johnson & Johnson baby products.

AZOR ALERT

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YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION AND DAMAGES FOR YOUR INJURIES – WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR RECOVERY

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Alleging Azor Causes Serious Gastrointestinal Problems

Plaintiff alleges Azor, used to treat high blood pressure, caused sprue-like enteropathy including severe diarrhea, weight loss and malnutrition.

If you or a family member has used Azor and have been injured, you may be entitled to compensation.

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AZOR ALERT

AZOR ALERT

  • Our firm is vigorously pursuing this matter.
  • Our clients have received millions of dollars in lawsuits involving defective drugs.
  • No Charge or Obligation for Our Experienced Attorney Review

CONTACT US NOW! Do Not Delay As The Applicable Statute Of Limitations May Result In A Complete Bar To Your Claim Regardless Of Its Merit.

About Azor

Azor (olmesartan/amlopidine) is a combination of the drugs Benicar and Norvasc and is used to treat high blood pressure. Azor is manufactured by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and was approved by the FDA in 2007 for the treatment of high blood pressure. In 2013, the FDA issued a warning that Azor, and other drugs that contain olmesartan, may increase the risk of sprue-like enteropathy.

In 2014, a complaint was filed against Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The plaintiff alleges Azor caused him to develop sprue-like enteropathy which included severe diarrhea with substantial weight loss and malnutrition. Plaintiff claims the company failed to adequately research the possible side effects of Azor or warn the public of the risks associated with the drug.

SECONDARY EXPPOSURE TO ANDROGEL ALERT

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YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION AND DAMAGES FOR YOUR INJURIES – WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR RECOVERY

Secondary Exposure to AndroGel Can Cause Various Irregularities in Women and Children

Black-Box Warning Issued By the FDA for Secondary Exposure to AngroGel in Women and Children

If you or a family member has experienced secondary exposure to AndroGel and have been injured, you may be entitled to compensation.

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  • Our firm is vigorously pursuing this matter.
  • Our clients have received millions of dollars in lawsuits involving defective drugs.
  • No Charge or Obligation for Our Experienced Attorney Review

CONTACT US NOW! Do Not Delay As The Applicable Statute Of Limitations May Result In A Complete Bar To Your Claim Regardless Of Its Merit

About Secondary Exposure to AndroGel

AndroGel is used to treat low testosterone (“Low T”) and is prescribed as a testosterone-replacement drug, mostly to men who cannot produce enough amounts of the male hormone. It is a synthetic hormone in gel form that is absorbed through the skin and increases the total amount of testosterone in the body to a normal range.

AndroGel contains a Black-Box warning for secondary exposure to women and children. This warning states that women and children should avoid contact with any unwashed application sites or unwashed clothing of men using the drug. Women and children may show symptoms of secondary exposure to AndroGel including:

  • Enlargement of genitals
  • Early development of pubic hair in children
  • Increased erections
  • Increased libido
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Advanced bone age in children
  • Increased acne and body hair in women

2011-2015 KIA PANORAMIC SUNROOF ALERT

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YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION AND DAMAGES FOR YOUR INJURIES – WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR RECOVERY

Panoramic Sunroofs Spontaneously Shattering in Many 2011-2015 Kia Models

We are currently investigating what is a suspected defect causing the sunroofs of 2011-2015 Kia Sorento, Optima, Soul, Cadenza and Sportage to suddenly shatter.

If you or a family member have or have had any of the Kia models listed above and have experienced the spontaneous shattering of the sunroof, you may be entitled to compensation.

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KIA PANORAMIC SUNROOF ALERT

KIA PANORAMIC SUNROOF ALERT

  • Our firm is vigorously pursuing this matter.
  • Our clients have received millions of dollars in defective products lawsuits.
  • No Charge or Obligation for Our Experienced Attorney Review

CONTACT US NOW! Do Not Delay As The Applicable Statute Of Limitations May Result In A Complete Bar To Your Claim Regardless Of Its Merit.

About 2011-2015 Kia Panoramic Sunroof Investigation

Gilman Law, LLP is currently investigating the claims made by owners of 2011-2015 Kia vehicles of a defect which causes the panoramic sunroofs to shatter unexpectedly. There have been more than 80 drivers who have reported their sunroofs suddenly exploding since 2009. These events are occurring while the drivers were operating their vehicles and under ordinary weather conditions. This event could lead to injuries from the scattered glass and lead to a crash causing devastating injuries to the driver and others on the road. The defect is believed to be caused from the unlaminated tempered glass used in the sunroofs. According to drivers’ reports, the sunroofs are shattering when the cars are relatively new and still under the manufacturer’s warranty. Amazingly, Kia cannot guarantee that the replacement sunroof will not suffer the same fate.

SEARS’ CRAFTSMAN RIDING LAWN MOVERS AND LAWN TRACTORS SAFETY DEFECT ALERT

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YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION AND DAMAGES FOR YOUR INJURIES – WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR RECOVERY

A Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Sears Alleging the Concealment of a Major Defect in Craftsman Riding Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors

According to a class action complaint filed May 21, 2015, Sears designed, manufactured and sold Craftsman riding lawnmowers and lawn tractors knowing they had a dangerous safety defect. This defect caused fuel to leak on moving parts that have caused the lawnmowers and tractors to catch fire while in use or shortly thereafter.

If you or a family member has purchased a Craftsman riding lawn mower or tractor and it has leaked fuel and/or caught fire, you may be entitled to compensation.

DON’T DELAY – CALL US 888-252-0048 OR COMPLETE AND RETURN THE CLAIM FORM
  • Our firm is vigorously pursuing this matter.
  • Our clients have received millions of dollars in defective products lawsuits.
  • No Charge or Obligation for Our Experienced Attorney Review

CONTACT US NOW! Do Not Delay As The Applicable Statute Of Limitations May Result In A Complete Bar To Your Claim Regardless Of Its Merit.

About Sears’ Craftsman Riding Lawn Mowers and Lawn Tractors

A class action complaint was filed on May 21, 2015 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging that Sears’ Craftsman riding lawnmowers and lawn tractors contain a serious and dangerous defect. The complaint lists the riding lawnmowers and tractors sold by Sears that contain the defect are, but not limited to, Craftsman Models 917.20383, 917.288515, YTS 3500 Model No. 917.27660, GT 5000 Model No. 917.289453. It is alleged that these lawnmowers have a fuel line that is not adequately secured and can often dislodge from the gas tank during use. The fuel line and electrical components are near the lawnmowers’ drive belts and pulleys so that when the fuel line breaks away from the fuel tank or is worn down from the friction of the moving parts and/or if the electrical components are worn down from the friction of the moving parts, fuel drips onto the mowing bed and catches fire. The fire caused by the fuel leak can occur while using the lawnmower or just after they are stored after use. The complaint alleges Sears knew or should have known about the defect and concealed it from and failed to warn consumers.