Facts about Talc

LLT Management LLC

In ottobre 2021, Johnson & Johnson began a process to resolve claims raised in the cosmetic talc lawsuits in North America. As part of this, Johnson & Johnson established a new subsidiary called LLT Management LLC (formerly known as LTL Management LLC) (“LLT”) that would be responsible for holding and managing North American legal claims related to the Company’s cosmetic talc. LLT voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, activating a process designed to resolve these claims in a way that would be reasonable for all parties, including current and future claimants.

The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit dismissed the original filing on legal grounds in a gennaio 2023 ruling, and LLT re-filed for voluntary bankruptcy protection in aprile 2023. This re-filed case addressed concerns cited by the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in its dismissal and included a reorganization plan of up to $8,9 billion supported by at least 60.000 current claimants. LLT is now pursuing an appeal of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey’s decision in luglio 2023 to preserve claimants’ ability to avail themselves of the proposed reorganization plan, which offered the most equitable resolution to all claimants.

LLT's bankruptcy filings are not an admission of wrongdoing. Decades of independent scientific testing have confirmed that Johnson & Johnson’s products are safe, do not contain asbestos and do not cause cancer. We do not believe that any of the talc-related claims against the Company have merit, nor do we believe our products responsible for any illness. However, we believe that finding a way to resolve the Company’s talc litigation as quickly and efficiently as possible is in the best interests of claimants and all stakeholders.

THE CHAPTER 11 PROCESS

Chapter 11 is a well-established legal process in the United States that allows a company to complete a financial or operational restructuring under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. As part of the process, companies must file a Plan of Reorganization, which outlines how money that is determined to be owed to various people or organizations will be paid.

The Plan of Reorganization must be approved by a majority vote of eligible claimants and the Bankruptcy Court. This process results in a Plan of Reorganization that is fair and equitable for all stakeholders.

WHY CHAPTER 11 IS THE BEST PATH TO RESOLVE THE TALC LITIGATION

The Chapter 11 process provides a single venue for all parties to participate in the resolution process, resulting in a comprehensive, fair, and efficient settlement agreement that cannot be achieved through individual jury trials or negotiations.

While the Company is prepared to try every case, addressing each and every one of the talc cases against Johnson & Johnson on an individual basis could take decades. Even then, there is no known, definitive outcome or guarantee that all cases would reach resolution. The United States tort system is not equipped to resolve thousands of cases quickly or efficiently.

The Chapter 11 process brings everyone to the table to negotiate an agreement, provides for the quickest and most efficient resolution for people who have legal claims related to talc and provides certainty for all parties.

Importantly, Chapter 11 allows people who may make a legal claim related to Johnson & Johnson’s talc in the future to participate in the resolution through an independent representative, called a “Future Claims Representative,” appointed by the Bankruptcy Court. That Court-appointed agent assesses the number of future claims and the total amount of fair compensation and determines how compensation should be distributed.

LLT’s Plan of Reorganization as included in its aprile 2023 bankruptcy refiling is supported by over 60.000 current claimants.

For more detailed information, third-party resources, and legal filings regarding LLT's Chapter 11 case, please visit https://lltmanagementinformation.com/.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the status of LLT'S Chapter 11 filing?

    LLT has appealed the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey’s ruling from luglio 2023 to the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. LLT continues to work closely with the plaintiffs’ lawyers to continue building consensus for LLT’s Plan of Reorganization, which is supported by over 60.000 current claimants.

    The Plan of Organization will equitably and efficiently resolve all claims arising from cosmetic talc litigation against the Company and provides for all current and future cosmetic talc claims to be fairly and fully paid.

  • What does this mean for customers and consumers? Have Johnson & Johnson’s operations been impacted as a result of LLT’s Chapter 11 filing?

    Johnson & Johnson and its other affiliates have not filed for Chapter 11. Accordingly, LLT's Chapter 11 filings have no impact on the operations of Johnson & Johnson or its other affiliates, which continue to operate their businesses as usual.

    There is also no impact to the Company’s employees, patients, healthcare providers, customers, consumers, partners or other stakeholders.

  • Where can I find additional information about LLT and its Chapter 11 case?

    For more detailed information, third-party resources, and legal filings regarding LLT's Chapter 11 case, please visit https://lltmanagementinformation.com/.

    Court filings and other information are available on a separate website administered by LTL’s claims agent, Epiq, at https://dm.epiq11.com/LTL.

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