Pharmaceutical Liability
/ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, or sellers for harm caused by defective or unsafe drugs.
The company faced pharmaceutical liability claims after the drug was linked to severe side effects.
- (n.) The body of law governing claims and defenses related to injury from pharmaceuticals, including negligence, strict liability, and breach of warranty.
Pharmaceutical liability cases often involve complex scientific and regulatory evidence.
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- pharmaceutical liability
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Commentary
Pharmaceutical liability often involves specialized knowledge of pharmacology and regulatory compliance; claims may arise under various tort theories requiring precise causation and defect demonstration.
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