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Defective Drugs

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Patient
Posted by: euser
March 06, 2009

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that individuals who are injured by a drug can sue the manufacturer for damages even if the drug has been approved by the FDA.

$12 Million Awarded To Three Floridians for Reaction to Accutane
Posted by: euser
November 21, 2008

A New Jersey Superior Court jury has awarded three Florida residents with over $12 million dollars for their side effects while taking the Acne Medication, Accutane.

Family Awarded $16 million for Defective Pain-Patch
Posted by: euser
November 17, 2008

The family of Janice DiCosolo has been awarded over $16 million after she died in 2004 as a result of a defective pain-patch that she was wearing.

Settlement reached between 33 states and Pfizer
Posted by: euser
October 24, 2008

Pfizer announced yesterday that the drug manufacturer has reached a settlement with 33 states as well as Washington D.C. to resolve claims by those states accusing Pfizer of questionable promotional practices of its drug, Bextra.

Product Liability Suit Filed against Pfizer
Posted by: euser
August 06, 2008

5 separate product liability suits were filed against Pfizer Inc involving its popular smoke cessation drug, Chantix.

Defective Drug Lawsuit Filed Against Actavis Totowa
Posted by: euser
July 21, 2008

A lawsuit has been filed in the state of Alabama accusing pharmaceutical company, Actavis Totowa

Jury Awards $10.5 Million in Accutane Case
Posted by: euser
May 15, 2008

In April, 2008, the Atlantic County, N.J., Superior Court awarded $10.5 million to a Utah based woman who claimed to suffer illnesses directly related to using an acne medication, Accutane which is manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals.