J&J’s Talc Subsidiary Not ‘Financially Distressed’ Enough For Bankruptcy – Third Circuit
Executive Summary
The J&J company holding the firm’s liabilities relating to talc litigation, which declared bankruptcy in 2021 shortly after its formation, had its Chapter 11 petition denied by the Third Circuit on 30 January. Attorneys weigh in on the implications for J&J and wider industry.
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