Verdict Against Remicade Manufacturer
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In the world of drug litigation, a jury in Texas ruled that Centocor Inc. negligently and fraudulently failed to warn doctors and consumers about potential side effects of Remicade and must pay almost 20 million dollars to a woman who claims she developed lupus as a result of using Remicade. Hamilton, et al. v. Centocor Inc., et al., No. 03-60526-4 (Texas Ct. at Law No. 4, Nueces Cty.).
In a 5-1 vote on Dec. 13, the Nueces County Court at Law No. 4 jury found that Centocor committed fraud against Patricia Hamilton and that she and her husband were harmed as a result. The trial lasted two and a half weeks.
The jury awarded Patricia Hamilton $3,365,908 in actual damages and $15 million in punitive damages. Thomas Hamilton was awarded $50,000 for loss of consortium and $1 million in punitive damages. Sources said the verdict is believed to be the first-ever involving Remicade.
Note from Virginia personal injury attorney Ben Glass: Remicade is a powerful drug. As with any powerful drug, it has the potential to have powerful side effects. A cursory Internet search found these sites mentioning the Remicade issues.
WebMD
Defective Drugs
Patient Experiences with Remicade
As with any drug, you should consult your physician. It also does not hurt to be a well-informed consumer.