Drugs and Medical Devices Archives

$2.12 Billion Talc Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Upheld

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Nov 11, 2020 | Drugs and Medical Devices

UPDATE: in June of 2021, the United States Supreme Court rejected the appeal by Johnson & Johnson of this verdict. The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected Johnson and Johnson’s appeal of a $2.12 billion verdict entered against them in favor of 22 women alleging...

Johnson & Johnson Withdraws Talc Baby Powder From US Market

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Jun 1, 2020 | Asbestos, Cancer, Drugs and Medical Devices, Johnson & Johnson, Talcum Powder

Johnson & Johnson has announced that it is withdrawing all talc baby powder products that are sold in the United States and Canada from the market. J&J, the world’s largest maker of health care products, faces thousands of lawsuits alleging that the talc...

Zantac Brand Heartburn Drug Recalled

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Apr 3, 2020 | Drugs and Medical Devices, Marilyn T. McGoldrick, Ranitidine, Zantac

Heartburn Drug Ranitidine (Brand Name Zantac) Recalled On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 the FDA requested the immediate removal of all Zantac and ranitidine products from the market by manufacturers. The FDA has been studying the cancer-causing properties of Zantac and its...

J&J Ordered to Pay $344 Million for Deceptively Marketing Pelvic Mesh

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Jan 31, 2020 | Drugs and Medical Devices, Ethicon, J&J, Johnson & Johnson, mesh, pelvic mesh, vaginal mesh

UPDATE: In February of 2023, the United States Supreme Court allowed the $302 million dollar verdict to stand, refusing to hear Johnson & Johnson’s appeal. UPDATE: In April 2022, the California 4th District Court of Appeal reduced the verdict by $42 million...