Drug Warnings

The Second Circuit upheld the dismissal of a consumer lawsuit alleging Pfizer failed to warn that the drug Lipitor carries a risk of type 2 diabetes, finding that the claims are preempted by federal law and untimely.

MANHATTAN — The Second Circuit upheld the dismissal of a consumer lawsuit alleging Pfizer failed to warn that the drug Lipitor carries a risk of type 2 diabetes, finding that the claims are preempted by federal law and untimely.

Categories / Appeals, Consumers, Health

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