Anthrax vaccine's liability issue; BioPort suits face a difficult road
Article Abstract:
Litigation involving the Bioport Corp's anthrax vaccine, used mainly by the military, is discussed. Arguments on Bioport's side include the Feres doctrine which generally bars military personnel from suing the government for injuries in the line of duty and the government indemnification of Bioport for suits claiming ineffectiveness or adverse effects of the vaccine.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2001
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AG's claims mere smoke? Tobacco suits rest on less-than-certain legal theory
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The strategic position of the state attorneys general having engineered a global settlement with two of the biggest cigarette makers admitting their liability for smoking-related disease may appear formidable, but when examined more closely their legal position may not be so sound. The legal strategy that has cowed the industry seeks to decouple states' rights to recover from the costly and time-consuming mandate to prove causation and damages for each smoker. This strategy violates the separation of powers.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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