Minn. Federal Judge Transfers Aredia Injury Case to California

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota federal judge has transferred an Aredia injury case filed against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc. to the Central District of California, finding the case has absolutely no connection to Minnesota.

On April 30, Judge David S. Doty of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota remarked that the plaintiffs, who are California residents, filed their action in Minnesota so as to avoid their own state’s statute of limitations.

California residents William and Sandra Spivey allege Sandra developed osteonecrosis of the jaw as a result of using Aredia, a drug manufactured by Novartis. William also alleged …