Judge orders FDA whistleblower to testify
The FDA Whistleblower Could Aid Lawsuits. The Food and Drug Administration whistleblower who has criticized the agency's handling of Vioxx will be deposed, a judge ruled, offering evidence that could aid thousands of lawsuits over the withdrawn pain killer. A federal judge refused to grant a government motion to quash … [Read more...]
Sister Joins Vioxx Suit After Death of Brother
Vioxx Suit Due To Risk Of Heart Attack. Lori Dufresne was sitting in her doctor's office with her developmentally disabled older brother on Sept. 30 when a CNN broadcast announced the recall of the prescription pain-killer Vioxx. The drug was being voluntarily pulled from the shelves because a study showed an increased … [Read more...]