J&J Cancer Lawsuit Strategy Tossed by Bankruptcy Judge (2)

Johnson & Johnson cannot use a unit’s bankruptcy case to press tens of thousands of cancer victims to drop their lawsuits and accept an $8.9 billion settlement, a judge ruled.

For the second time in about six months, federal courtsdismissed the bankruptcy case of LTL Management. J&J created the unit to end all current and future health claims related to baby powder and other products made with talc that was allegedly tainted with a toxic substance.

US Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan in a written decision Friday said an appeals court set a higher standard for using bankruptcy than ...