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Drugs & Medical Devices

New Federal Lawsuit Says Contaminated Valsartan Caused La. Man’s Death

The widow of a man who died from kidney cancer after ingesting allegedly contaminated valsartan has filed a wrongful death action against the drug’s makers in Louisiana federal court, accusing them of knowing the drug was adulterated, yet touting its safety to doctors and consumers.

Asbestos

HarrisMartin: Mistrial Declared for Second Time in Asbestos Talc Case Against J&J

A South Carolina jury has once again failed to reach a verdict in an asbestos talcum powder case against Johnson & Johnson, with the trial court judge declaring a mistrial for the second time in six months, HarrisMartinis reporting.

Asbestos

Calif. Jury Reaches Defense Verdict in Asbestos Cosmetic Talcum Powder Case Against J&J

A California jury has reached a defense verdict at the conclusion of a trial in which a woman contended that she developed mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers in Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products.

Reinsurance & Arbitration

Century Says it Does Not Oppose Confirmation of Reinsurance Arbitration Award

Century Indemnity Co. says it does not oppose Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s efforts to confirm an arbitration award arising from a dispute over reinsurance coverage for sexual molestation claims filed against the Boy Scouts of America.