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Asbestos Found in 15% of Talc Cosmetics Tested

by Leah McMorris | Dec 10, 2020 | Asbestos, Talc

Cosmetic Talc Products Analyzed for Asbestos A study published last month found cancer-causing asbestos in 1 of 7 talc-based cosmetics. The study, commissioned by the Environmental Working Group, an advocacy non-profit, found asbestos in 3 of the 21 cosmetic talc...

The Best Lawyers in America 2021: Andrew Wainwright

by Patricia M. Flannery | Oct 15, 2020 | Andrew W. Wainwright, Asbestos, Best Lawyers, Mesothelioma

We are pleased to announce that Partner Andrew S. Wainwright has been named to the 2021 Best Lawyers in America awards list. Andrew Wainwright is a Thornton Law Firm partner and trial attorney. He manages all of the Thornton Law Firm cases filed for persons with...

EPA Issues Inadequate Draft Asbestos Risk Evaluation

by Andrew S. Wainwright | Jun 2, 2020 | Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma and Asbestos

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a Draft Asbestos Risk Evaluation that will keep Americans at severe risk of deadly exposure to asbestos according to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. The ADAO, an independent nonprofit dedicated to...

Johnson & Johnson Withdraws Talc Baby Powder From US Market

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | Jun 1, 2020 | Asbestos, Cancer, Drugs and Medical Devices, Johnson & Johnson, Talcum Powder

Johnson & Johnson has announced that it is withdrawing all talc baby powder products that are sold in the United States and Canada from the market. J&J, the world’s largest maker of health care products, faces thousands of lawsuits alleging that the talc...

Johnson & Johnson Must Face Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Trials

by Marilyn T. McGoldrick | May 7, 2020 | Asbestos, Baby powder, J&J, Johnson & Johnson, Talc, Talcum Powder

The judge overseeing the talcum powder ovarian cancer cases against Johnson & Johnson has ruled that the cases can go forward to trial in federal court. Johnson & Johnson had filed motions asking that every plaintiff’s...