Case Updates
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals rejects “innovator liability” theory for manufacturers of FDA approved medication
May 11, 2018
Click here to view the opinion.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging court to reject “innovator liability” theory for manufacturers of FDA approved medication
December 14, 2017
Click here to view the amicus brief filed jointly by the U.S. Chamber, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and American Tort Reform Association.
Kannon K. Shanmugam of Williams & Connolly LLP served as co-counsel for the amici.
Case Documents
- U.S. Chamber, et al. Amicus Brief -- McNair v. Johnson & Johnson (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals).pdf
- Appellants' Reply Brief -- McNair v. Johnson & Johnson (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals).pdf
- Opinion -- McNair v. Johnson & Johnson (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals).pdf
- Dissent -- McNair v. Johnson & Johnson (West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals).pdf