NPR: Johnson & Johnson https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=147037949 Johnson & Johnson en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Wed, 07 May 2025 00:27:37 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Johnson & Johnson https://www.npr.org/tags/147037949/johnson-johnson Moderna's COVID vaccine gambit: Hike the price, offer free doses for uninsured Once U.S. stockpiles of COVID-19 vaccine run out, Moderna says it might charge as much as $130 per dose, but give people who lack health insurance a break. Critics say that's not enough help. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:01:12 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/08/1161353892/modernas-covid-vaccine-gambit-hike-the-price-offer-free-doses-for-uninsured https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/08/1161353892/modernas-covid-vaccine-gambit-hike-the-price-offer-free-doses-for-uninsured

Once U.S. stockpiles of COVID-19 vaccine run out, Moderna says it might charge as much as $130 per dose, but give people who lack health insurance a break. Critics say that's not enough help.

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]]> Sydney Lupkin Appeals court clears the way for more lawsuits over Johnson's Baby Powder A U.S. appeals court has dismissed the bankruptcy case filed by a Johnson & Johnson spinoff company. Around 40,000 cancer patients have filed suit, alleging the powder was contaminated with asbestos. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:32:19 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/30/1152600293/appeals-court-clears-the-way-for-more-lawsuits-over-johnsons-baby-powder https://www.npr.org/2023/01/30/1152600293/appeals-court-clears-the-way-for-more-lawsuits-over-johnsons-baby-powder A U.S. appeals court has dismissed the bankruptcy case filed by a Johnson & Johnson spinoff company. Around 40,000 cancer patients have filed suit, alleging the powder was contaminated with asbestos.

]]> Scott Horsley J&J tried to block lawsuits from 40,000 cancer patients. A court wants answers Critics say a legal maneuver by one of the world's wealthiest corporations could set a precedent, allowing non-bankrupt companies and rich individuals to avoid liability for wrongdoing. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:46:03 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/09/19/1123567606/johnson-baby-powder-bankruptcy-lawsuits https://www.npr.org/2022/09/19/1123567606/johnson-baby-powder-bankruptcy-lawsuits

Critics say a legal maneuver by one of the world's wealthiest corporations could set a precedent, allowing non-bankrupt companies and rich individuals to avoid liability for wrongdoing.

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]]> Brian Mann Idaho announces $119 million opioid crisis settlement Idaho Gov. Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden say it's the second-largest consumer settlement in state history. Fri, 13 May 2022 21:27:29 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/05/13/1098933454/idaho-announces-119-million-opioid-crisis-settlement https://www.npr.org/2022/05/13/1098933454/idaho-announces-119-million-opioid-crisis-settlement Idaho Gov. Brad Little and Attorney General Lawrence Wasden say it's the second-largest consumer settlement in state history.

]]> The Associated Press Rich companies are using a quiet tactic to block lawsuits: bankruptcy Companies that aren't bankrupt are using controversial maneuvers in U.S. bankruptcy court to block tens of thousands of suits. A woman suing Johnson & Johnson died while her case was in legal limbo. Sat, 02 Apr 2022 07:00:47 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/04/02/1082871843/rich-companies-are-using-a-quiet-tactic-to-block-lawsuits-bankruptcy https://www.npr.org/2022/04/02/1082871843/rich-companies-are-using-a-quiet-tactic-to-block-lawsuits-bankruptcy

Companies that aren't bankrupt are using controversial maneuvers in U.S. bankruptcy court to block tens of thousands of suits. A woman suing Johnson & Johnson died while her case was in legal limbo.

]]> Brian Mann Johnson & Johnson wins a key court battle in baby powder case A federal judge has allowed a Johnson & Johnson spinoff to proceed with a controversial bankruptcy, despite complaints from thousands who say they were harmed by the company's baby powder. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:23:27 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1083061992/johnson-johnson-wins-court-battle-bankruptcy-baby-powder https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1083061992/johnson-johnson-wins-court-battle-bankruptcy-baby-powder

A federal judge has allowed a Johnson & Johnson spinoff to proceed with a controversial bankruptcy, despite complaints from thousands who say they were harmed by the company's baby powder.

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]]> Scott Horsley J&J tries the 'Texas Two-Step' For years, Johnson & Johnson has been entangled in lawsuits regarding its talcum based products being linked to causing ovarian cancer. And to save itself from future lawsuits, the company is betting big on a tricky legal move named after a famous dance. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:24:31 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/01/05/1070765481/j-j-tries-the-texas-two-step https://www.npr.org/2022/01/05/1070765481/j-j-tries-the-texas-two-step

For years, Johnson & Johnson has been entangled in lawsuits regarding its talcum based products being linked to causing ovarian cancer. And to save itself from future lawsuits, the company is betting big on a tricky legal move named after a famous dance.

]]> Stacey Vanek Smith Coronavirus FAQ: I just got a booster. Can I go back to my pre-pandemic routines? Does a booster shot mean that you can return to your old normal? Or is there still a newish kind of normal to face? Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:02:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/11/12/1055145678/coronavirus-faq-i-just-got-a-booster-can-i-go-crazy https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/11/12/1055145678/coronavirus-faq-i-just-got-a-booster-can-i-go-crazy

Does a booster shot mean that you can return to your old normal? Or is there still a newish kind of normal to face?

]]> Sheila Mulrooney Eldred FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:21:20 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/29/1049704374/fda-authorizes-use-of-pfizers-covid-vaccine-for-5-to-11-year-olds https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/29/1049704374/fda-authorizes-use-of-pfizers-covid-vaccine-for-5-to-11-year-olds

The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week.

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]]> Joe Neel CDC backs the rollout of COVID vaccine boosters from Moderna and J&J CDC Director Rochelle Walensky also endorsed a mix-and-match approach to boosters that would be flexible for patients and health care providers. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:28:38 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/21/1048056560/cdc-advisers-back-rollout-of-covid-vaccine-boosters-from-moderna-and-j-j https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/21/1048056560/cdc-advisers-back-rollout-of-covid-vaccine-boosters-from-moderna-and-j-j

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky also endorsed a mix-and-match approach to boosters that would be flexible for patients and health care providers.

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