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Personal Injury & Torts

Sep. 15, 2016

Plaintiffs' bar sees promise in rising talcum powder litigation

Massive verdicts, similarities to asbestos spurs thousands of filings.

By Phil Johnson
Daily Journal Staff Writer

When it comes to mass tort litigation, asbestos has been a headliner for decades. Lawsuits related to the ubiquitous, potentially harmful insulation has led to the creation of specialty courts throughout the country and has cost corporations billions.

Now, the plaintiffs' bar believes a new product could take the place of asbestos, or at least come close: Talcum powder, ...

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