Monday, May 09, 2005

Citizens group pushes for end to drug company immunity

"A new citizens group wants to overturn Michigan's law protecting prescription drug companies from liability lawsuits.

The group, called Drug Industry Immunity Must End, held a news conference Monday to express its support for bills expected to be introduced in the state Legislature this week. The legislation would repeal the state's 1996 law that shields drug makers from liability if their product was approved by the Food and Drug Administration" [Detroit Free Press]