Key takeaways: The legal claims against Novo Nordisk are not about banning the drug. They are about accountability and informed consent. The core of these lawsuits is the product liability principle known as “failure to...more
Unfortunately, the risk of a cancer diagnosis is a very real concern with many common (and not-so-common) medications. While drug companies have a legal duty to ensure that their medications are safe, these companies don’t...more
Depo-Provera, a birth control injection containing the hormone medroxyprogesterone acetate, has been widely used for decades as a convenient contraceptive option. For many women, the Depo shot offered an alternative to daily...more
Women across the country are taking legal action against Pfizer, the manufacturer of Depo-Provera, alleging that the company failed to warn about the risks of developing meningiomas — generally non-cancerous but potentially...more
The learned intermediary doctrine is not sexy. Its application doesn’t require depositions or a jury trial. Look no further than its name: it’s a legal doctrine. Nevertheless, drug and device manufacturers still face a...more