Topic: Product Liability
California State Appeals Court Holds that Brand-Name Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Duty to Use Due Care in Disseminating Product Warnings Extends to Patients Using Generic Equivalents
Dec 2, 2008 | Product Liability | United States
Federal Court Finds No Duty to Defend Against Claims of Fraudulent Reselling of Contaminated Milk
Dec 2, 2008 | Coverage & Claims, Product Liability | United States
A federal district court in Pennsylvania recently held that two insurers are not obligated to contribute to the defense and indemnification of an insured sued for selling contaminated milk.
Read MoreClient Advisory – UK Employers’ Liability Policy “Trigger” Litigation
Nov 25, 2008 | Asbestos, Product Liability, Toxic Tort | United Kingdom
Merck Discloses Additional Vytorin Investigations and Lawsuits
Nov 11, 2008 | Product Liability | United States
Report: Massachusetts Jury Awards $13.5 Million for Wrongful Death Allegedly Arising from Experimental Cancer Treatment
Nov 10, 2008 | Massachusetts Developments, Product Liability | United States
On November 5, 2008, a jury in the Suffolk County Superior Court in Massachusetts reportedly awarded a $9.4 million verdict to the family of a woman who had received experimental cancer treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. After interest, the award to the family of the decedent reportedly totaled approximately $13.5 million.
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Arguments in Wyeth v. Levine Drug Labeling Preemption Case
Nov 6, 2008 | Product Liability | United States
New Federal Consumer Protection Law Requires Certifications and Testing, Lowers Limits on Lead and Phthalates in Toys and Children’s Products, Increases Fines, Penalties and Enforcement Powers of CPSC
Nov 3, 2008 | Product Liability | United States
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 was signed into law August 14, 2008. It greatly expands the powers of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to protect the public from harmful products.
Read MorePfizer Reaches a $60 Million Settlement with State Regulators over Alleged Off-Label Marketing
Oct 24, 2008 | Product Liability | United States
On October 23, 2008, Pfizer announced that it had reached a $60 million settlement with regulators from 33 states and the District of Columbia regarding allegations that it promoted painkillers Celebrex and Bextra for “off-label” uses not approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration.
Read MoreUK: Further Support for Scottish Pleural Plaques Bill
Oct 21, 2008 | Coverage & Claims, Product Liability, Toxic Tort | United Kingdom
On 26 June 2008 we reported that the Scottish Parliament had proposed a bill to reinstate compensation for individuals who have pleural plaques, thereby reversing in Scotland the effect of the House of Lord’s decision in Johnston v NEI International Combustion. The Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament have now issued their report regarding the Bill.
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