Health Care & Hospital Law
Jan. 26, 2011
9th Circuit Reinforces Drug Rules
A unanimous 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Monday that federal law does not preempt state law failure-to-warn claims against a generic drug manufacturer, reversing a ruling by James Ware, the new chief judge of the Northern District.




Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - A unanimous 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Monday federal law does not preempt state law failure-to-warn claims against a generic drug manufacturer, reversing a ruling by James Ware, the new chief judge of the Northern District.
The decision reinforces the idea generic drug manufacturers have the same legal responsibilities as brand-name drug makers to provide adequate ...
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