Served as special counsel to the Mississippi Attorney General and secured a $25 million settlement against GlaxoSmithKline for deceptive marketing and promotion of multiple prescription drugs
Plaintiff(s):
State of Mississippi, ex rel. Attorney General Jim Hood
Case type / claims:
Consumer protection action alleging that GlaxoSmithKline LLC engaged in deceptive marketing, off-label promotion, kickbacks to physicians, and failure to disclose safety concerns regarding drugs including Paxil, Wellbutrin, Advair, and Zofran.
Defendant(s):
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Jurisdiction:
Mississippi Chancery Court, First Judicial District
Year:
2019
Outcome:
- G&E secured a $25 million settlement for the State of Mississippi.
- Held pharmaceutical manufacturer accountable for widespread consumer protection violations.
- Advanced enforcement of state laws governing truthful drug marketing and physician conduct.
