Case Result

$140

Product Liability

2018
Trial Verdict
Rockford, Illinois

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Case Details

Federal jury awarded a Tennessee man $140,000 in compensatory damages and $140 million in punitive damages against AbbVie, manufacturer of AndroGel, for failing to warn about heart attack risks. Verdict later overturned by judge.

Additional Notes

Verdict overturned by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly due to 'inconsistent verdicts'. New trial ordered. Another case awarded $150 in punitive damages, then $3.2 million on retrial.

Rockford, Illinois
5.00 rating (5 reviews)
2 attorneys
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