Johnson & Johnson's Bankruptcy Tactics Are Fraudulent, Plaintiffs Accuse Company Of Defrauding Cancer Victims
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) faces a lawsuit from cancer victims accusing the company of fraudulent bankruptcy tactics to avoid litigation. The plaintiffs argue that J&J's 'Texas two-step' maneuver was designed to protect its assets from lawsuits related to its talc products. Despite previous court rulings against its bankruptcy attempts, J&J plans a third bankruptcy with a $6.48 billion settlement proposal. Recent litigation has seen mixed outcomes for the company.
May 23, 2024 | 3:26 pm
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Johnson & Johnson is accused of fraudulent bankruptcy tactics to avoid litigation related to its talc products. The company plans a third bankruptcy with a $6.48 billion settlement proposal, despite previous court rulings against its bankruptcy attempts.
The lawsuit and accusations of fraudulent bankruptcy tactics are likely to negatively impact investor sentiment and J&J's stock price in the short term. The company's ongoing legal battles and the uncertainty surrounding its third bankruptcy attempt add to the negative outlook.
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