RECENT RESULTS - DRUG AND MEDICAL DEVICES

Our experience in this field dates back to the inception of the Bendectin^® litigation in the early 1980’s.  Examples of our work in this area include:

·         Efficient resolution of multiple DES cases in Washington, D. C. and Baltimore, Maryland.

·         No payment dismissal of cases alleging SSRI-induced suicide and attempted suicide in Salt Lake City, Utah.

·         Voluntary non-suit of “serotonin syndrome” wrongful death action, following the filing of Motion for Summary Judgment in Houston, Texas.

·         Dismissal of an action in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on grounds of forum non conveniens, regarding recalled prescription medication incorrectly made by South American contract manufacturer.

·         Complete resolution within 8 months of putative national class action filed in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, involving recalled medical device blamed for serious infection-related injuries.

·         Mediated to successful conclusion a wrongful death action in Beaumont, Texas, involving surgically implanted absorbable mesh blamed for retroperitoneal abscess, peritonitis and multi-organ failure.

In addition to these individual cases, Whitney & Bogris has been involved in the following drug and device litigation:

·         In defense of a recalled statin, as a member of a National Science Team which was charged with retention and preparation of experts in fields of: Pharmacology, Neurology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Renal Disease, Lipid Metabolism and FDA regulations.

·         National Coordinating Counsel for manufacturer of latex gloves sued in 380 cases in 44 states.  Tried two cases to defense jury verdict, secured zero payment dismissals of over 125 cases, negotiated minimal settlements and assisted in related insurance coverage dispute achieving extremely favorable overall resolution of litigation.