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Johnson & Johnson secures defense verdict in trial involving claims that Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused Florida woman’s cancer.

On Thursday April 18, a Sarasota County, Florida jury ruled in favor of defendant Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) concluding that J&J was not liable for claims by the estate of a Florida woman, who died in 2019, that J&J’s talc-containing baby powder caused the woman’s ultimately fatal ovarian cancer. Family members of Patricia Matthey filed […]

The Cook Group Obtains Defense Verdict in Products Liability/Toxic Torts Claim

March 27, 2024 Today, Gary Casimir and Patricia Maher of The Cook Group’s New York City office obtained a directed verdict from Justice Christopher Modelewski in Suffolk County, NY.  This defense verdict followed oral arguments before Justice Modelewski regarding defendant’s motion to preclude plaintiff’s causation experts. The case involved allegations of exposure to heavy metals […]

THE COOK GROUP EXPANDS LEGAL EXPERTISE WITH ADDITION OF PARTNER MARK SAMPSON

Distinguished Litigator Mark Sampson Joins The Cook Group’s Chicago Office March 26, 2024 – Chicago, Illinois The Cook Group, a renowned leader in the legal industry, proudly announces the appointment of Mark Sampson as Partner at its esteemed Chicago office. With a distinguished background in product liability, commercial litigation, and toxic tort, Mark brings a […]