Raptiva (or efalizumab), a psoriasis drug, may cause a serious brain infection and even result in death. The Food and Drug Administration on Feb. 19 issued an advisory citing three confirmed cases — and a possible...
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Supreme Court rules FEDERAL drug regulation does not preempt common law claims for injuries under STATE law.
March 5, 2009
In a sweeping victory for consumers, the United States Supreme Court this morning held that FDA drug regulation does not preempt common law claims for damages under state law. Diana Levine, the courageous plaintiff in this...
The Cost of Not Settling a Lawsuit
August 29, 2008
A recent NY Times article began: “Note to victims of accidents, medical malpractice, broken contracts and the like: When you sue, make a deal.” That is the clear lesson of a soon-to-be-released study of civil...