Maryland Patients Can Sue Drug Makers: Supreme Court Ruling
By injuheis on March 5, 2009
The Baltimore Sun reports in a story that a Supreme Court ruling upholds the right for patients to sue drug manufacturers.
According to the Sun, the Bush administration made a push in its final days to shield drug manufacturers from personal injury claims. The pro-manufacturer strategy claimed that FDA approval of a given drug removed the ability of juries to decide whether that drug had dangerous effects.
In its 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court disagreed with this argument and sent a clear message to consumers and drug manufacturers that product liability lawsuits and dangerous drug lawsuits are legitimate means of protecting the interests of consumers.
The case that brought this matter to the attention of the Supreme Court involved a Vermont musician, Diane Levine, who developed gangrene in one of her arms after an injection of an anti-nausea drug. Her case against pharmaceutical giant Wyeth resulted in a jury award of $6.7 million, which the drug manufacturer appealed on the grounds that the drug carried an FDA warning.
An experienced Maryland defective products and drugs attorney like Steven H. Heisler will protect your rights, work hard on your behalf, and help you navigate the legal course to justice. Mr. Heisler has been helping Maryland personal injury victims for many years and has the experience and resources to help you seek justice after a drug or defective product has caused you harm. For a free consultation with skilled Maryland pharmaceutical litigation lawyer Steven H. Heisler, call him today at 877-228-4878 to get the monetary compensation you deserve for your injuries or loss.
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