Texas, Talc and Johnson & Johnson
Judge Says J&J’s Third Talc Bankruptcy Belongs in Texas
The Houston judge rejected requests from lawyers for claimants who wanted the proceeding transferred to New Jersey.
J&J talc bankruptcy stays in Texas despite 'forum-shopping' opposition
A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary can pursue its third attempt to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its talc products caused cancer in a federal bankruptcy court in Texas, a judge ruled on Thursday,
Johnson & Johnson's 3rd Talc Bankruptcy Will Remain in Texas
A bankruptcy judge ruled on Thursday that Johnson & Johnson's third Chapter 11 case to resolve thousands of talcum powder lawsuits would remain in Texas.
Texas court rules J&J didn't skirt bankruptcy rules in talc case: report
A federal court in Texas has reportedly found that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) didn’t manipulate the bankruptcy system when it filed for bankruptcy of its talc powder unit in Texas rather than New Jersey,
J&J's talc bankruptcy remains in Texas, for now
A New Jersey judge said on Tuesday that Johnson & Johnson's talc subsidiary may pursue bankruptcy in the Texas court of its choice for now, declining to immediately take over the company's third attempt at bankruptcy after previous efforts failed in his court.
J&J Talc Bankruptcy Stays in Texas, Boosting Settlement Odds
Johnson & Johnson did not wrongly manipulate bankruptcy rules when it filed an insolvency case in Texas and not its home state of New Jersey, a federal judge ruled, increasing the odds the consumer health giant can settle claims its baby powder gave women cancer.
Texas judge converts Turkey Leg Hut's Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Chapter 7, citing violations of order
Turkey Leg Hut owner Nakia Holmes' Chapter 11 bankruptcy has officially been converted to Chapter 7 bankruptcy by order of ...
Big Lots adds more store closures after bankruptcy filing. See list of 11 Texas locations
The latest SEC filing from Big Lots adds 11 Texas locations to a growing list of store closures, after the retailer filed for ...
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US Trustee Wants Texas Talc Bankruptcy in NJ: 'J&J's Tactics Are an Assault'
On Monday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez, in the Southern District of Texas, imposed an automatic stay on nearly 60,000 lawsuits alleging J&J's talcum powder products causes ovarian ...
Texas Justices Likely Favor Bankruptcy Decision on Malpractice
The Texas Supreme Court likely lacks the authority to cancel a federal bankruptcy court-approved plan that pays creditors with a $20 million legal malpractice judgment, a justice said.
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Texas Court Says SQRL Landlord Can Evict Gas Hub From 18 Locations
Cameron Property is also awaiting repossession on 3 more Florida properties, 1 Texas location, according to court documents ...
Another Big Lots location in East Texas to close its doors amid discount retailer's bankruptcy
Last month, the discount retailer filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which led to the closure of over 300 stores across 41 states.
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Fort Worth Files for Bankruptcy $112M Debt Restructuring
The owner of a Fort Worth, Texas, retirement home has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a prepackaged plan to refinance ...
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Popular Outdoor Store Now Closing All Texas Locations
The first move by Iconix is to close all of the physical Salt Life stores across all ten states, including both Texas stores ...
Criminal Probe of Ex-Judge Examines Bankruptcy Advisers Who Practiced in His Court
The DOJ’s criminal probe into former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David R. Jones and his romantic relationship with an attorney has ...