Two prominent plaintiffs law firms involved in the extensive litigation over Johnson & Johnson’s allegedly tainted talcum powder have turned against each other in a public legal battle. Smith Law Firm PLLC has filed a defamation lawsuit against Beasley Allen Law Firm. This legal move comes after Beasley Allen accused Smith Law Firm of prioritizing payments to litigation funders over the best interests of their clients. The backdrop of this conflict is a proposed $9 billion settlement deal intended to resolve numerous claims against Johnson & Johnson.
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