Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc baby powder in US, Canada
J&J faces more than 19,000 lawsuits from consumers and their survivors claiming its talc products caused cancer due to contamination with asbestos, a known carcinogen. Many are pending before a U.S. district judge in New Jersey.
May 20, 2020, 13:56 PM IST
Johnson & Johnson announces potential coronavirus vaccine, Abbott launches rapid test kit
Amid the rising coronavirus cases in the world, US company Johnson & Johnson on Monday (March 30) announced a potential vaccine that is expected to hit the market in 2020 and another US firm Abbott Laboratories has announced about its plan to launch a rapid test.
Mar 31, 2020, 09:46 AM IST
Child rights body asks states to stop sale of Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo
The order to stop sale was issued after test reports of the baby shampoo sample from Rajasthan came in.
Apr 28, 2019, 07:01 AM IST
Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoo fails quality test in Rajasthan
A test done on the company's baby shampoo by Drug Controller in Jaipur, Rajasthan revealed that it contains harmful ingredients including formaldehyde.
Mar 31, 2019, 23:02 PM IST
Indian regulator orders Johnson & Johnson to stop using raw material to make Baby Powder in India: Source
The company didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday.
Dec 20, 2018, 21:32 PM IST
Talc powder-cancer link: Johnson & Johnson win California lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by Tina Herford claimed that she developed mesothelioma after using J&J talcum powder products that her lawyers claimed contained asbestos.
Nov 17, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
Talc powder-cancer link: $417 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson reversed
The August trial was underpinned by errors and insufficient evidence on both sides, culminating in excessive damages, the judge said.
Oct 22, 2017, 16:32 PM IST
Talc powder-cancer link: Johnson & Johnson face payout of $417 million – largest sum as award in lawsuit
$417 million is the largest sum awarded in a series of talcum powder lawsuit verdicts against Johnson & Johnson in courts around the US.
Aug 22, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
Babycare brand U-Grow enters India, to invest USD 2 million
The company plans to utilise various channels like retail outlets, pharmacy stores as well as online platforms.
Jul 12, 2017, 22:27 PM IST
Talc powder cancer-link: Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $110 million to woman
The jury, who awarded $5.4 million in compensatory damages, said J&J was 99 percent at fault while Imerys was just 1 percent.
May 05, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
Johnson & Johnson asked to pay $72 million in talcum powder-cancer case
Jackie Fox, aged 62, died of ovarian cancer in 2015, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Feb 24, 2016, 20:09 PM IST
'Surgical robots to become ubiquitous in Indian hospitals'
Days are not far off when surgical robots will become a normal feature in hospitals for procedures like MRI scans.
Sep 13, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
ITC to acquire J&J's Savlon and Shower To Shower brands
FMCG major ITC has entered into an agreement with Johnson & Johnson to acquire its brands, 'Savlon' and 'Shower To Shower', in India.
Feb 13, 2015, 12:38 PM IST
