Search results for preemption

In late 2008 or early 2009 the Supreme Court will decide whether FDA approval of a prescription drug prohibits the filing of personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits against drug companies. read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury
The short of it is, as seen by this March 2008 newspaper article about the defective Sprint Fidelis lead wire, just because a medical device was approved by the FDA does not mean it is a safe product read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury
Opinion: Patient Lawsuits Are A Significant Incentive For These Manufacturers And Companies To Ensure That Their Products Are Safe For Use By American Patients read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury
With the type of testimony heard thus far, it is understandable why the judge is doubtful about the proposition that the FDA is on-the-job and, therefore, federal preemption is warranted. read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury
I want to remind people about how important it is to learn more about this issue of federal preemption. read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury
And, We Learn About More Of Merck's Vioxx Shenanigans -- Another Benefit Of Pharmaceutical Product Liability Litigation read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury
On May 14, 2008 a House of Representative's Committee will convene a hearing to explore the legal doctrine of federal preemption in the context of product liabilitliability lawsuits involving FDA-ap read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury
New Legislation Would Permit U.S. Patients To Sue Medical Device Companies If Product Caused Harm read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury
Bills Sponsored By Waxman And Pallone In The House As Well As Kennedy And Leahy In The Senate Would Right The Wrong Of Riegel Decision By U.S. Supreme Court read more »
Discuss   Add this link to...  Bury