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Arnelien v. Smithkline Beecham

Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Jan 24, 2006
895 A.2d 643 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2006)

Summary

In Arnelien, [a case involving the same decongestant that caused the stroke in Engstroni], the plaintiff was a Canadian citizen who suffered a stroke after ingesting a cold tablet marketed by defendant, SmithKline Beecham. Significantly, the specific medication, purchased by the plaintiff and ingested in Canada, was marketed only in Canada, and was subject to Canadian regulatory laws.

Summary of this case from Hunter v. Shire US, Inc.

Opinion

No. 650 EDA 2005.

January 24, 2006.

Appeal from 002275 July Term 2002 (Philadelphia).


Affirmed.


Summaries of

Arnelien v. Smithkline Beecham

Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Jan 24, 2006
895 A.2d 643 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2006)

In Arnelien, [a case involving the same decongestant that caused the stroke in Engstroni], the plaintiff was a Canadian citizen who suffered a stroke after ingesting a cold tablet marketed by defendant, SmithKline Beecham. Significantly, the specific medication, purchased by the plaintiff and ingested in Canada, was marketed only in Canada, and was subject to Canadian regulatory laws.

Summary of this case from Hunter v. Shire US, Inc.
Case details for

Arnelien v. Smithkline Beecham

Case Details

Full title:ARNELIEN v. SMITHKLINE BEECHAM

Court:Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Date published: Jan 24, 2006

Citations

895 A.2d 643 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2006)

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