Call Today: 800-250-7280
Contact us for free information or to start a free case review.
A woman living in Canada filed a defective drug lawsuit against Glaxo Smith Kline, the distributor of Paxil, a drug prescribed to treat depression. According to the lawsuit, Shannon Cote, 29, was prescribed Paxil after developing depression during her pregnancy.
Cote claims her son, who is now 10 years old, was born with heart defects as a result of the Paxil. The lawsuit alleges Glaxo Smith Kline was negligent in that they did not ensure proper warning was placed on the prescription’s label, even though they were aware of its dangers.
Paxil was put on the market in 1992 to treat depression. After numerous claims relating Paxil to birth defects, the FDA issued a statement warning patients and medical professionals of an increased risk of heart defects in infants whose mothers were treated with the antidepressant. The warning was issued in 2005.
According to Cote, her physician prescribed her Paxil while she was pregnant and assured her it was safe. She claims Glaxo Smith Kline is liable for her son’s heart problems because they failed to warn medical professionals such as her physician of the potential risks. She has not named her physician as a defendant in the case.
Since Cote gave birth to her son, ten years ago, a warning has been placed on the drug’s label, alerting pregnant women of possible birth defects. She argues the company knew of the dangers at the time she took the drug, but failed to issue a warning.
(Source: Brampton Guardian)
Was your child born with birth injuries as a result of Paxil or another defective drug? If so, contact us today to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney who will fight to ensure you and your child get the compensation you need and deserve.
Copyright © 2001 - 2012 Online Lawyer Source
ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT—Thank you for your visit. The content published on this website was not written by medical professionals and should not, at any point, be mistaken for medical advice. Furthermore, the information on this site is intended for educational purposes only and should never interfere with a patient/site visitor and his or her healthcare provider. In addition, viewing the content on this website, requesting additional information, or transmitting information through a contact form should never be considered the formation of an attorney-client relationship. The material published on this site is general and may not apply to your specific circumstances. Every case comes with its own set of unique circumstances; past success discussed on this site does not guarantee future performance. Information found on this website should not be used as incentive to act without seeking counsel from a professional. For more information, please read our disclaimer.