Legal Question in Product Liability in Utah

Private lawsuit for Fen-Phen Case?

Hello,

My question is, what is the advantage to go with a private law firm, in litigating my case against the pharmacetical company, who created and distributed the diet drugs known as Phen Fen?... instead of staying with the class action suit, if suing for punitive damages is not longer permitted?

I am presently with a private law firm and pending what the final echocardiogram says, the lawyers are holding my opt-out form. What case can law firms bring against these people, if they aren't allowed to proof wrongdoing or that the drug manufactuor knew the diet drugs were dangerous?

Thank you in advance if you can answer my question!


Asked on 7/21/02, 5:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Private lawsuit for Fen-Phen Case?

I am not familiar with the exact status of the phen fen case, but my guess is that there is a settlement available from a class action lawsuit, from which participating parties would be paid. If you opt out you would have to file your own case and get whatever damages you could. Talk to your pawyers for more information.

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Answered on 7/21/02, 8:28 pm


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