Two Men Claim Viagra Caused Vision Loss; Seek Punitive Damages in Excess of $500 Million

NEW YORK-Two men, who now suffer from permanent vision loss, claim that their injuries were caused by their use of Viagra and have filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, Inc., seeking punitive damages in excess of $500 million. Jimmy Grant and David Hall v. Pfizer, Inc., No. n/a (N.Y. Sup. Ct., New York Cty.)

Plaintiffs Jimmy Grant and David Hall allege that the manufacturer failed to adequately warn consumers that the treatment for erectile dysfunction could potentially cause vision loss and negligently concealed the facts concerning the safety of Viagra.

Grant, a resident of North Carolina, claims that he developed permanent …