Judge Michael Kaplan's decision is part of J&J's second attempt to settle tens of thousands of talc-cancer cases in bankruptcy proceedings.
Judge Michael Kaplan put a temporary hold on the suits that will last through mid-June,. J&J won't have to go to trial over any other talc claims during the pause, but new lawsuits can still be filed against the company, according to the news report.
The decision is part of J&J's second attempt to settle thousands of talc cases in bankruptcy proceedings. J&J in 2021 spun off its subsidiary, LTL Management, to carry its talc-related liabilities and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections. J&J called Kaplan's Thursday decision "a win for claimants" because it brings them "one step closer" to being able to vote on the proposed settlement.
"When presented with a clear and complete explanation and the opportunity to make an informed choice, we firmly believe the claimants will approve the plan," Erik Haas, J&J's worldwide vice president of litigation, said in a statement.
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