Sep 19, 2023
Senate Committee Examines Corporate Attempts to Game the Bankruptcy System and Evade Accountability
Washington, DC — The following is a statement from American Association for Justice CEO Linda Lipsen on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "Evading Accountability: Corporate Manipulation of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy":
"Johnson and Johnson knew for decades that their baby powder was filled with cancer-causing poison, yet hid the truth from the American public. Today, they continue to evade accountability by using legal tricks and fake bankruptcies, practices that Congress must end."
"Two people, David Etheridge and Kimberley Naranjo, contracted mesothelioma from using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and previously testified before Congress. Due to J&J’s obstruction and delays, both are now dead and unable to testify or seek accountability.
"We applaud the Senate Judiciary Committee for taking on bankruptcy grifters like J&J and exploring ways to stop this corporate bailout that has harmed tens of thousands of victims of misconduct."
CONTACT Carly Moore Sfregola Email: Carly.Sfregola@justice.org Phone: 202.684.9609
The American Association for Justice is a nonprofit association of lawyers who represent the interests of plaintiffs. The AAJ advocates for fair access to the civil court system. The AAJ strives to promote a fair and effective justice system and support attorneys in their efforts to ensure that persons injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice. Attorneys represent those in personal injury cases and other civil matters.
