In more news about the fen-phen trial I last reported about here, the Missouri Lawyers Weekly weighs in with "First Mo. Fen-Phen Case Settles After Week Of Trial," by Aaron Brown--
After a week of trial, six people who claimed that a popular diet drug caused heart-valve damage have settled a St. Louis City products liability case against the manufacturer for a confidential amount.The plaintiffs, all residents of southern Illinois who ranged in age from 32 to 60, had opted out of a $3.75 billion class action settlement finalized in September 2000 by Wyeth Laboratories, formerly known as American Home Products.
The St. Louis lawsuit was one of the first fen-phen opt-out cases in the country to go to trial. Following the denial of Wyeth's motion for directed verdict, the company settled on Sept. 22 after a day of defense evidence . . .
John Carey, attorney for the plaintiffs in the St. Louis case along with Joseph Danis, said his clients have estimated future medical expenses of between $100,000 and $600,000. The national settlement would have paid them only $6,000 each, he said.
Congratulations to John and Joey, who careful readers will be able to identify as my former partners. We've had many good times together, which included working on the opt-out fen-phen claims of another 1,000 women (and a few men) between 1997 and 2000. It's always good to see the right team win!
WAY TO GO EVAN!!! you radio guy you!!! :)
Posted by: Cindy | December 06, 2005 at 10:26 AM