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Perspective

Jan. 8, 2014

The state of life sciences product liability

Ongoing developments regarding three key areas continue to impact manufacturers of medical devices, drugs and biologics. By Cheryl A. Sabnis


By Cheryl A. Sabnis


Product liability litigation remains a substantial threat to a life science company's most valuable assets - the drugs, biologics and devices they manufacture. While the war over pre-emption rages, a manufacturer's promotional efforts continue to guide plaintiffs around the defenses manufacturers traditionally have used to avoid liability for product-associated injuries, including the learned intermediary doctrine. Meanwhile, pre-empti...

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