Imerys Talc America, Inc., et al.

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:19-bk-10289

Court:

Delaware

Nature of Suit:

Firms

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  1. September 13, 2021

    Cyprus Mines Asks To Join Imerys Ch. 11 J&J Suit

    Cyprus Mines Corp. asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge for permission to join into the Chapter 11 suit of bankrupt successor company Imerys Talc America against Johnson & Johnson, saying the two companies' interests in indemnity rights against J&J are closely related.

  2. August 26, 2021

    J&J Won't Be Barred From 'Texas Two-Step' In Delaware Court

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge refused Thursday to forbid Johnson & Johnson from enacting a rumored plan to move talc liabilities into a separate entity destined for Chapter 11, according to counsel for cancer patients suing J&J.

  3. August 24, 2021

    Imerys Gets OK For $6.2M Ch. 11 Property Acquisitions

    Bankrupt talc miner Imerys Talc America received approval Tuesday from a Delaware federal bankruptcy judge to spend $6.2 million of proceeds from a sale of its assets to purchase two pieces of real estate that have potentially lucrative lease terms with their tenants.

  4. July 29, 2021

    Imerys Ch. 11 Tort Group Delays J&J Talc Claim Spinoff Fight

    Attorneys for alleged talc injury victims on Thursday agreed to postpone an immediate fight over a temporary restraining order barring Johnson & Johnson from spinning off talc liabilities into a bankruptcy-eligible new company, after a Delaware judge questioned the urgency.

  5. July 28, 2021

    Imerys Seeks Talc Indemnification From Johnson & Johnson

    Talc miner Imerys Talc America is asking a Delaware bankruptcy court to rule that former customer Johnson & Johnson owes it indemnification for tens of thousands of talc injury claims and to deny J&J's claim that the obligation runs the other way.

  6. June 22, 2021

    Imerys Talc Says New Ch. 11 Acquisition Plan Lowers Risk

    Bankrupt talc miner Imerys Talc America told a Delaware judge Tuesday that it has made changes to its proposal to acquire operating businesses in its Chapter 11 case that will minimize its risk exposure and help maximize the returns on its potential investments.

  7. June 15, 2021

    Watchdog Questions Imerys Talc's Ch. 11 Asset Buy Plans

    The Office of the United States Trustee has objected to a proposal from bankrupt talc miner Imerys Talc America to acquire small businesses in its Chapter 11 to serve as investment vehicles for its funds, saying the debtor must show the investments are a proper use of estate resources.

  8. May 17, 2021

    Imerys Seeks Permission To Pursue Ch. 11 Acquisitions

    Talc supplier Imerys Talc America asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge for permission to enact its plans to buy up small operating businesses to help generate revenue for its claimants, including authorization to move quickly in putting down cash deposits without further court approval.

  9. March 03, 2021

    J&J Blasts 'Tainted Process' In Imerys Ch. 11 Case

    Johnson & Johnson has told a Delaware bankruptcy court that talc supplier Imerys Talc America is engaging in unfair Chapter 11 maneuvers aimed at shielding its parent company from liability for talcum powder cancer claims and saddling the pharmaceutical giant with the bill.

  10. January 25, 2021

    Imerys Gets Nod On Updated Ch. 11 Plan Disclosures

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge agreed to approve Imerys Talc America's Chapter 11 plan disclosure statement on Monday after the company agreed to update the document with more information about mesothelioma and ovarian cancer settlements provided by Johnson & Johnson.