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News Breaks January 23, 2013 06:04 EDT JNJ J&J learned of metal hip replacement implant problems in 2008, WSJ reports Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is facing about 10,000 lawsuits and has taken about $900M in charges related to the all-metal hip replacement parts, and analysts expect the company's legal liability to exceed $1B, reports the Wall Street Journal. J&J officials learned of problems with the hip implants in 2008, a year before the company stopped making the joints and two years before recalling them, according to documents unsealed in a California state court. Reference Link News For JNJ From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on JNJ the last two weeks. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing. May 17, 2013 06:19 EDT JNJ J&J to end sales of of metal-on-metal hip replacements, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information May 15, 2013 16:51 EDT JNJ FDA approves Simponi to treat ulcerative colitis Subscribe for More Information May 10, 2013 11:48 EDT JNJ Drugmakers to face pressure on U.S. prices, Reuters says Subscribe for More Information 06:16 EDT JNJ Obesity surgery booming in India, Bloomberg reports Subscribe for More Information May 9, 2013 17:09 EDT JNJ Johnson & Johnson deal to settle sales practices probe stalls, WSJ reports Johnson & Johnson's $2.2B settlement with the Justice Department related to its promotion of certain drugs is on hold as the company is looking to avoid language in the agreement that could make it vulnerable to private lawsuits, reports The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the talks. Reference Link 09:51 EDT JNJ J&J unit says first patient enrolled in reMARQable study Subscribe for More Information May 8, 2013 07:38 EDT JNJ BofA/Merrill's medical tech analyst hold an analyst/industry conference call Subscribe for More Information May 6, 2013 11:29 EDT JNJ J&J cosmetics license revoked at Mumbai plant, Reuters says Subscribe for More Information 07:24 EDT JNJ Drug companies attempt to make painkillers that can't be abused, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing.