Posted On: March 19, 2008 by David Payne

Missouri Injury Lawyer: Drug Class Action Settlement

Too many times drug corporations make decisions that hurt people. Too many times people are misled into making decisions that negatively effect their health based upon lies from the drug companies. Product liability law allows injured people to sue in many instances. Sadly, even when held financially responsible in court, the victims are not made whole due to the impact on their health. This is a recent drug case were product liablity law helped injured people.


Cardin and Payne law firm helps people who have been injured in these circumstances. Helping Southwest Missouri residents is personally rewarding for the lawyers in our firm. We represent people all over the Ozarks including: Springfield, Joplin, Monett, Aurora, Mt. Vernon, Neosho, Cassville, Republic, Marionville and Branson.
Recent news reports state OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. expects to pay $500,000 out its own pocket to settle a class-action lawsuit related to the Tarceva lung-cancer drug OSI sold. OSI's settlement amount is aproximately $9 million and the terms of the settlement are subject to court approval.

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This drug class action settlement stems from a lawsuit alleging that OSI had made false and misleading statements about Tarceva's potential to increase survival from lung cancer.

If you have been injured due to prescription drug, call an experienced injury attorney now.