Critical Mass: Johnson & Johnson Held In Contempt After Witness Fails To Appear At Trial. A $26B Opioid Settlement Will Rely Heavily On Participation.
A judge on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson in contempt of court after its witness failed to appear during a talcum powder trial. A revised $26 billion global settlement to resolve the opioid crisis is dependent on who participates and who doesn’t. Who did Philips North America retain to represent it in lawsuits over its recalled breathing machines?