- Mark Bello | May 02, 2011 1:25 PM | Farmington Hills, MI
Category:
Head & Brain Injuries
Spring is here and that means an increase in sports from now through the end of summer. Unfortunately, it also means an increased risk of injuries, ranging from minor bumps and twisted ankles to...
- David Mittleman | March 24, 2009 10:30 AM | Lansing, MI
Category:
Miscellaneous
The Access Denied? screening will be held at two different locations this week. The film traces the story of Diana Levine and her fight for corporate accountability. If you happen to be in the Ann...
- David Mittleman | March 13, 2009 1:05 PM | Lansing, MI
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
Just over a week ago, the US Supreme Court issued its ruling in Wyeth v. Levine, essentially piercing the shield of national drug industry immunity. In nearly every state, the victims of dangerous...
- David Mittleman | March 06, 2009 3:44 PM | Lansing, MI
Category:
Miscellaneous
Michigan Senator, Gretchen Whitmer, made compelling comments today on the Wyeth v. Levine ruling. The Levine ruling was a great success for consumers in 49 states, but not for consumers in Michigan....
- David Mittleman | March 04, 2009 11:51 AM | Lansing, MI
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Diana Levine today against drugmaker Wyeth, holding that pharmaceutical companies can be held liable for harm from medicines which carry warnings approved by...
- David Mittleman | October 30, 2008 9:31 AM | Lansing, MI
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
In a previous blog I discussed the Wyeth v. Levine case, soon to be argued in front of the United States Supreme Court, where the FDA takes the stance that federal drug-approval and warning-label...
- David Mittleman | October 29, 2008 4:16 PM | Lansing, MI
Category:
FDA & Prescription Drugs
While we have relied on the FDA to ensure the safety of our food and drugs, the agency seems to have undermined enforcement and betrayed its consumer-first principles by rushing new drugs to the...