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J&J Settles Talc Claims, Fat Brands Confirms Plan

By Emlyn Cameron · August 3, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT

Johnson & Johnson settled talc-related cancer claims that had driven bankruptcy efforts for $5.5 billion, Fat Brands confirmed its Chapter 11 plan, and a prominent former New York bankruptcy judge joined...

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Case Information

Case Title

Case in other court:

Case Number

3:16-md-02738

Court

New Jersey

Nature of Suit

Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability

Date Filed

October 04, 2016


Case Title

FAT Brands Inc. and Chrystal Norwood

Case Number

4:26-bk-90126

Court

Texas Southern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

January 26, 2026


Case Title

DISH DBS Corporation and Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of DISH

Case Number

4:26-bk-90627

Court

Texas Southern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

June 30, 2026