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Ted Baker v. AstraZeneca Plc
Date: 03-18-2010
Case Number:
Judge: Jessica Mayer
Court: Superior Court, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Plaintiff's Attorney: Paul Pennock, Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., New York, New York
Defendant's Attorney: Arthur Brown
Description:
Ted Baker, age 61, sued AstraZeneca Plc on a products liability theory claiming that the Seroquel that he took for post-traumatic distress syndrome caused him to develop diabetes. He claimed that AstraZeneca mishandled the medicine, ignoring or downplaying its links to diabetes and weight gain.
Defendant asserted the learned intermediary defense claiming that it warned Plaintiff's doctor of the potential risk of developing diabetes associated with the drug.
Defendant asserted the learned intermediary defense claiming that it warned Plaintiff's doctor of the potential risk of developing diabetes associated with the drug.
Outcome:
Defendant's verdict after 6 hours of deliberation.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
Editor's note: This is the first of thousands of claims that have been filed.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Ted Baker v. AstraZeneca Plc?
The outcome was: Defendant's verdict after 6 hours of deliberation.
Which court heard Ted Baker v. AstraZeneca Plc?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Middlesex County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Jessica Mayer.
Who were the attorneys in Ted Baker v. AstraZeneca Plc?
Plaintiff's attorney: Paul Pennock, Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., New York, New York. Defendant's attorney: Arthur Brown.
When was Ted Baker v. AstraZeneca Plc decided?
This case was decided on March 18, 2010.