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California Jury Awards $32 Million to Family of Woman Who Developed Mesothelioma After Decades of Johnson's Baby Powder Use

A California jury held Johnson & Johnson 100% liable in a talc-related mesothelioma case, awarding a $32 million verdict to Maria Lozano's family.

Mesothelioma Treatment Costs

Mesothelioma treatment can come with significant costs. ELSM Law outlines key expenses and what families may need to plan for.

Are Mesothelioma Settlements Taxable?

Wondering whether a mesothelioma settlement is taxable? ELSM Law reviews how different types of compensation may be treated.

4 Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen Asbestos Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers® Distinction

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen mesothelioma lawyers earn Super Lawyers honors for representing mesothelioma victims nationwide.

Common Misconceptions About Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Many people avoid filing a mesothelioma lawsuit due to common misconceptions. Learn the truth about timelines, costs, and your legal options.

APG Asbestos Trust Payment Percentage Increase Announced

2026 Update: APG Asbestos Trust increased its payment percentage from 5.3% to 6.0%. See if you qualify for additional compensation.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Mesothelioma Verdict for Steamfitter Exposed to Asbestos at Pabst Brewery

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds mesothelioma verdict against Pabst Brewing, confirming liability under Wisconsin’s Safe Place Statute.

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Vanderbilt Minerals Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Facing Mounting Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Lawsuits

Vanderbilt Minerals LLC, facing mounting asbestos-contaminated talc lawsuits, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2026 to address legal costs.

Avon Appeal Denied in $51 Million California Mesothelioma Case

$51M mesothelioma verdict against Avon stands after appeal. ELSM Law and DOBS co-counseled the case, holding Avon liable for asbestos talc.

Baltimore Jury Awards $1.56 Billion Mesothelioma Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson

A Baltimore jury awarded $1.56 billion to a Maryland woman after finding Johnson & Johnson failed to warn that its talc-based baby powder contained asbestos linked to mesothelioma.

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Page last modified on June 12, 2026
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