Pfizer Awarded Defense Verdict in Calif. Rezulin Trial

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury sided with Warner-Lambert in a Rezulin-related injury suit, finding that the diabetes drug did not cause liver injuries in three plaintiffs, two of whom died. In re: Rezulin Products Liability Litigation, JCCP 4122 (Calif. Super. Ct., Los Angeles Cty.).

Following a four-week trial, the four-man, eight-woman jury deliberated for one day before reaching its decision.

The three cases, Cervantes v. Warner-Lambert Co., Clinkenbeard v. Warner-Lambert Co., and Contreras v. Warner-Lambert Co., were consolidated for trial before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Carl West. The trial began on April 15.