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Johnson & Johnson’s “bankruptcy”
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Thousands of people say Johnson and Johnson’s baby powder gave them cancer. They’re suing — but the consumer giant is using a bankruptcy strategy called the “Texas two-step” to limit its liability.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Sep 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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