Plaintiffs include women who have suffered from ovarian cancer and others who are battling mesothelioma.
Moving talc-related lawsuits into the Chapter 11 process could protect J&J from having to defend itself against cancer allegations at jury trial. The New Brunswick, NJ-based company has not publicly announced such a plan.
Johnson & Johnson faces legal action from thousands of plaintiffs who argue that its baby powder contained asbestos and caused cancer. The plaintiffs include women suffering from ovarian cancer and others battling mesothelioma.