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Cortez Strong v. American Cyanamid Company, et al.
Date: 05-27-2005
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: Unknown
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Thomas P. Germeroth of the Law Offices of Thomas P. Germeroth, St. Louis, Missouri
Defendant's Attorney:
Dave Donovan for American American Cyanamid Co.
J. Thaddeus Eckenrode of Seibel & Eckenrode, P.C., St. Louis, Missouri
Cortez Strong sued American Cyanamid Company on a products liability claiming that the polio vaccine manufactured and sold by it was defective and unreasonably dangerous and, as a direct result, Mr. Strong contracted polio and was injured and damaged. He also sued Dr. Georgia Santo-Jawaid, his pediatrician for medical malpractice. Strong, who contracted polio from the vaccine as an infant, was left with limited use of his left arm and right hand. Strong, who works as a convenience store clerk claimed that he has a future of low-paying jobs because of his disability, which includes paralysis of his left arm and hand.
American Cyanamid claimed that its product was safe but all polio vaccines car and "unavoidable risk".
The defenses asserted by Dr. Santo-Jawaid are not available.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Cortez Strong v. American Cyanamid Company, et al.?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.5 million for past pain and suffering, $2 million for future missed earnings and $5 million for future pain. Defendant's verdict in favor of Dr. Georgia Santo-Jawaid.
Which court heard Cortez Strong v. American Cyanamid Company, et al.?
This case was heard in Unknown, MO. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Cortez Strong v. American Cyanamid Company, et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Thomas P. Germeroth of the Law Offices of Thomas P. Germeroth, St. Louis, Missouri. Defendant's attorney: Dave Donovan for American American Cyanamid Co. J. Thaddeus Eckenrode of Seibel & Eckenrode, P.C., St. Louis, Missouri.
When was Cortez Strong v. American Cyanamid Company, et al. decided?
This case was decided on May 27, 2005.