Imerys Talc America, Inc., et al.

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Case Number:

1:19-bk-10289

Court:

Delaware

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June 30, 2020
Imerys Ch. 11 Sale Process OK'd Despite Insurer Concerns

A Delaware judge on Tuesday approved Chapter 11 sale procedures for Johnson & Johnson talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc., despite opposition from a group of insurers who contended they may not be left with enough time to mount a challenge if certain insurance policies are included in the sale.
June 17, 2020
J&J Says Imerys Ch. 11 Plan Lacks Info

Johnson & Johnson has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject Imerys Talc America's Chapter 11 plan disclosure, saying it gives no information on how the cash in the talc injury trust fund the plan would establish will be distributed.
May 20, 2020
Imerys Slams J&J's Bid To 'Seize Control' Of Its Ch. 11

Johnson & Johnson talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc. told the Delaware bankruptcy court Tuesday it should reject a bid by J&J to "seize control" of its Chapter 11 by taking over defense of talc injury claims at the center of the bankruptcy.
May 15, 2020
Talc Supplier Imerys Sets Ch. 11 Plan To Resolve Injury Claims

Talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc. told a Delaware bankruptcy court Friday that it has reached an agreement on a Chapter 11 plan calling for a going-concern asset sale to fund payouts for thousands of personal injury claims for talc exposure.
March 20, 2020
J&J Says Talc Supplier Imerys Doesn't Need More Ch. 11 Time

Johnson & Johnson objected Friday to the request of bankrupt talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc. to again extend the time during which the debtor has the exclusive right to file a Chapter 11 plan, arguing the company hasn't made enough progress in the case to justify the extension.
December 11, 2019
US Trustee Says Jevic Kills Alston's $1M Deal In Imerys Ch. 11

Alston & Bird LLP's $1.1 million fee deal in Johnson & Johnson talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc.'s Chapter 11 case runs afoul of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Jevic ruling wiping out bankruptcy settlements that violate creditor hierarchy, the U.S. Trustee's Office said Wednesday.
December 09, 2019
J&J Talc Supplier Imerys Asks For More Time On Ch. 11 Plan

Johnson & Johnson talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc. is asking the Delaware bankruptcy court for another three months to file its Chapter 11 plan, saying it has made "a great deal of progress" toward negotiating a reorganization.
November 04, 2019
Imerys Asks For $1.3M To Motivate Workers During Ch. 11

Johnson & Johnson talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc. has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to allow it to pay up to $1.3 million to two senior executives and 16 other employees, arguing that the "key personnel" would help the company successfully navigate reorganization.
September 18, 2019
J&J Talc Supplier Given Time To Negotiate Insurance Deal

Johnson & Johnson talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc. told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Wednesday that it would continue negotiations with tort claimants to get a consensual agreement on a $7.2 million settlement with insurance providers paying defense costs in thousands of personal injury suits.
September 16, 2019
J&J Talc Supplier's $7.2M Deal With Insurers Faces Pushback

Johnson & Johnson talc supplier Imerys Talc America Inc. is facing challenges to a $7.2 million settlement with its insurers over pre-Chapter 11 legal fees from tort claimants and government watchdogs concerned about secrecy and costs to the estate.