Pa. Judge Denies GlaxoSmithKline's Motion to Strike Paxil Class Allegations

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia judge has denied without further explanation GlaxoSmithKline's motion to strike the class allegations in a complaint against the company for alleged Paxil-related injuries. Blain, et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp. No. 2:06-cv-01247 (E.D. Pa.).

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Judge Timothy J. Salvage denied GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) motion on June 2.

Pamela and Ronald Blain, individually and on behalf of their minor son, Trevor K. Blain II; and Tonya D. Brooks' and her parents, Lex and Cheryl Brooks, sued SmithKline Beecham on March 23, claiming that the company's Paxil (paroxetine HCI) antidepressant caused …