Case Result

$56M

Product Liability

2001
Trial Verdict
Corpus Christi, TX

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Case Details

A woman suffered moderate aortic regurgitation, a severe, irreversible defect in her aortic valve, after taking the weight loss drug fenfluramine (Pondimin).

Additional Notes

Gloria Lopez opted out of a global settlement. The plaintiff accused American Home of deliberately concealing reports of adverse effects. The verdict was for $45 million in punitive damages and $11.5 million in actual damages. The amount was subject to review by District Judge Terry Canales.

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The Snapka Law Firm

Corpus Christi, TX
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