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Diana Winn Levine v. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

Date: 03-16-2004

Case Number: Unknown3/16/04

Judge: Honorable Geoffrey Crawford

Court: Superior Court, Washington County, Vermont

Plaintiff's Attorney: Richard I. Rubin of Rubin, Kidney, Myer & DeWolfe

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Products liability claim by Diana Winn Levine against Wyeth Pharaceuticals for damages relating to the amputation of her right are necessitated by the improper intravenous administration of Wyeth's anti-nausea drug, Phenergan. Plaintiff further claimed that Wyeth negligently failed to warn doctors about the drug's potential danger. The amputation of Levine's right arm ended her 30 year career as a professional guitarist.


Wyeth claimed the drug warnings were adequate and had been approved by federal regulators.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $7.4 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Errol Green, M. D.
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Diana Winn Levine v. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $7.4 million.

Which court heard Diana Winn Levine v. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Washington County, Vermont, VT. The presiding judge was Honorable Geoffrey Crawford.

Who were the attorneys in Diana Winn Levine v. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals?

Plaintiff's attorney: Richard I. Rubin of Rubin, Kidney, Myer & DeWolfe. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Diana Winn Levine v. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals decided?

This case was decided on March 16, 2004.