Reglan Lawsuit Ruling on Generic Drugs Could Have National Implications
A recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court regarding a Reglan lawsuit could be significant for those injured by generic medications. The court ruled that a plaintiff could hold a brand-name drug manufacturer accountable for side effects of Reglan, even if the plaintiff took a generic form of the medicine. Although the current ruling was restricted to the state of… Read more »
Minnesota Plaintiffs Join Reglan Mass Tort
On December 27, 2012, Minnesota couple, Candis and Walter Jansen lodged a complaint against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. The plaintiffs’ Reglan lawyer filed their lawsuit in the Superior Court of San Francisco County, California – site of the current Reglan mass tort. The case joins dozens of others in which injured patients are seeking compensation via Reglan lawsuit settlements or court awards. Plaintiff… Read more »
California Reglan Lawsuit Joins Consolidated Litigation
On December 10, 2012, LeRhone Williams filed a lawsuit against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, as well as Esi Lederele, Inc.; Pfizer, Inc.; Schwarz Pharma, Inc.; UCB, SA, Alaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and other defendants associated with the manufacture and sales of Reglan. The plaintiff seeks compensation for adverse side effects from the drug, either through a jury verdict or Reglan settlements. Williams charges the… Read more »
Supreme Court Consents to Hear Generic Drug Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has consented to review a generic drug lawsuit against Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. The complaint, which was filed by New Hampshire resident Karen Bartlett, states that the pharmaceutical company is liable for severe injuries resulting from a generic medication known as sulindac. Mutual, however, argues that the Supreme Court’s Pliva v. Mensing decision supersedes any liability, and… Read more »
Louisiana Judge Dismisses Generic Reglan Lawsuit
On October 30, 2012, a Louisiana generic Reglan lawsuit was dismissed. Federal judge Brian A. Jackson found that the plaintiff’s claim of failure to warn was preempted by federal mandate requiring the generic Reglan side effects label to be identical to the brand name warning. Though the plaintiff’s Reglan lawyer also argued breach of warranty and design defect, Judge Jackson… Read more »
