Johns Manville controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1982
Asbestos liability and Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Johns-Manville faced extensive litigation over injuries allegedly associated with historical asbestos exposure, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. The resulting liability contributed to the company's voluntary Chapter 11 filing and the later creation of the Manville Trust.