OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF TALC CLAIMANTS et al v. WHITTAKER, CLARK & DANIELS, INC.

  1. April 27, 2026

    3rd Circ. Panel Once Again Backs Talc Co. Whittaker's Ch. 11

    The Third Circuit on Monday upheld its decision that Whittaker Clark & Daniels was authorized to file for Chapter 11 and certain claims against the defunct talc supplier's corporate successor belong to the debtor, not personal injury claimants.

  2. September 11, 2025

    3rd Circ. Won't Toss Talc Co. Whittaker Clark & Daniels' Ch. 11

    Defunct talc supplier Whittaker Clark & Daniels properly filed for Chapter 11 protection in 2023 and its bankruptcy case should not be dismissed, the Third Circuit has ruled, siding against talc claimants who argued the company already being in receivership precluded it from filing for bankruptcy.