US judge tosses lawsuit accusing J&J of fraud over talc bankruptcy strategy

Core Viewpoint - A U.S. district judge dismissed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, which alleged that the company committed fraud by using a shell company's bankruptcy to settle numerous lawsuits related to its baby powder and talc products causing cancer [1] Group 1 - The lawsuit claimed that Johnson & Johnson attempted to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits through fraudulent means [1] - The judge's dismissal indicates a legal victory for Johnson & Johnson in the ongoing litigation concerning its talc products [1]