Freeman v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc.
Nebraska Supreme Court
618 N.W.2d 827 (2000)
- Written by Angela Patrick, JD
Facts
Aimee Freeman (plaintiff) was prescribed Accutane, a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to treat acne. After taking Accutane for two months, Freeman developed health problems, including ulcerative colitis, joint disease, and mild vision loss. Freeman sued Hoffman-La Roche, Inc. (Hoffman) (defendant), Accutane’s manufacturer and supplier, in Nebraska state court. Among other claims, Freeman brought strict-products-liability claims alleging a design defect. Freeman alleged that Accutane was unreasonably dangerous, unfit for its intended purpose, more risky than beneficial, and more dangerous than Freeman had expected. Hoffman moved to dismiss the complaint. The trial court ruled that the FDA’s approval of Accutane insulated Hoffman from liability for design defects and dismissed the claims. Freeman appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Connolly, J.)
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