Consider This from NPR How The Wealthiest Corporations Are Dodging Lawsuits Through Bankruptcy
Apr 4, 2022
Brian Mann, an NPR reporter specializing in the Johnson & Johnson bankruptcy case, sheds light on controversial legal maneuvers that protect corporations from accountability. He discusses the heart-wrenching stories of cancer patients who claim their illnesses are tied to talc baby powder. The podcast reveals the ethical implications of strategies like the 'Texas two-step,' which allow companies to evade lawsuits, raising profound questions about justice and corporate responsibility in health-related cases.
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Kimberly Naranjo's Story
- Kimberly Naranjo, an addiction counselor, was diagnosed with mesothelioma shortly after starting her dream job.
- She believes it was caused by Johnson & Johnson's baby powder, which she used for years.
J&J's Knowledge of Asbestos
- Johnson & Johnson may have known for decades that its baby powder sometimes contained asbestos.
- Investigations by Reuters and The New York Times revealed J&J's concerns about asbestos in their talc.
Bankruptcy Confusion
- Kimberly Naranjo planned to sue J&J but learned they filed for bankruptcy.
- She questioned how such a large, thriving company could be bankrupt.