Ala. Man Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Allegedly Defective Pain Patch

JASPER, Ala. -- An Alabama man has filed a lawsuit against those companies involved with the manufacture and distribution of the Duragesic patch, alleging a defect in the patch has caused him permanent physical and emotional injuries. Carroll v. Ridgeview Health Care Center, et al., No. cv-04-433 (Ala. Cir. Ct., Walker Cty.).

In a complaint filed July 7, Michael Carroll claims that Johnson & Johnson recalled the allegedly defective product and, thus, should have known of its potential harm.

Plaintiff Michael Carroll was employed at the Ridgeview Health Care Center when he suffered severe injuries to his back, neck and …