PPA/Ephedra
Index
May
2001 through April 2002
Volume
1, Issues 1-12
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SECTION I: SUBJECT INDEX
ABBREVIATED NEW DRUG APPLICATIONS
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
ABUSE of DISCRETION
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
ADDICTION
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
ADVERSE EVENTS / INTERACTIONS /
SIDE EFFECTS
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Blue Cross / Blue Shield warns of ephedra dangers, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
Chinese government bans drugs with PPA, Iss. 3, July 2001, p17
Davis, Jim et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p15K
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E
Fife, Charlotte et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p14*
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
Health Canada advises consumer to avoid ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Hearing held on California ephedra bill, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p13B
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
Ma huang temporarily linked to adverse events, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Medical editors suggest holding supplements to medical standards, Iss. 12, April
2002, p16
Metabolife counsel responds to NFL ephedra ban, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p16
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
Performance-enhancing substance use widespread among teens, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 2, June
2001, p6*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p4G*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p10E
Physician says linking ephedra and deaths ‘idle speculation,’ Iss.
1, May 2001, p19
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Report: HHS inspector calls for regulation of dietary supplements, Iss. 1, May
2001, p19*
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Survey shows need for doctor counseling on weight loss products, Iss. 7, Nov.
2001, p17
Texas ephedra labeling regulations a go, officials say, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
Texas to require MedWatch number on supplement labels, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p17E
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
ADVERTISING / PROMOTIONS
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*; Iss.
10, Feb. 2002, p11
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
Cunningham, Ouida et al. v. Warner-Lambert, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p19
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001,
p7
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Texas ephedra labeling regulations a go, officials say, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
Texas to require MedWatch number on supplement labels, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p17E
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
False Advertising
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
Unfair Advertising
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
ADVISORIES / RECOMMENDATIONS /
STUDIES / TESTS / REPORTS / SURVEYS
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Ma huang temporarily linked to adverse events, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p4G*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p12D; Iss. 11, March 2002, p12*
Report: HHS inspector calls for regulation of dietary supplements, Iss. 1, May
2001, p19*
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
Survey shows need for doctor counseling on weight loss products, Iss. 7, Nov.
2001, p17
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
ALTERNATIVE DESIGN / PRODUCT
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
French government restricts sale of PPA medications, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p19
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p4G*
Taylor, Bettye Lou et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p12*
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
ANTITRUST
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS
Doctors suggest removal of PPA products excessive, Iss. 1, May 2001, p18
ASSUMPTION of RISK
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
ATTORNEYS’ FEES
Council for Education and Research on Toxics v. Starbucks Corp., Iss. 6, Oct.
2001, p8D
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002,
p8H
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
BAN
Chinese government bans drugs with PPA, Iss. 3, July 2001, p17
Metabolife counsel responds to NFL ephedra ban, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p16
NFL announces ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p16
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Will, Linda A., as Special Administrator to the Estate of Rashidi Wheeler v.
Northwestern University, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p9J*; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001,
p18
BANKRUPTCY
In Re: Inter-Op Hip Prosthesis Product Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p18*
Twinlab reports $50 million loss, Iss. 1, May 2001, p20
BREACH of DUTY to EXERCISE
REASONABLE CARE
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
BREACH of EXPRESS WARRANTY
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Davis, Jim et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p15K
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
BREACH of IMPLIED WARRANTY
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
Davis, Jim et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p15K
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
BREACH of WARRANTY
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
BREACH of WARRANTY of FITNESS
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
BREACH of WARRANTY of MERCHANTABILITY
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
BURIAL / FUNERAL EXPENSES
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
CAFFEINE
Clark, Herbert et al. v. NVE Pharmaceuticals, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p14C
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C
FDA warns against dietary supplement LipoKinetix, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
MacDonald, Michael et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p7D
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Report released on ephedra-related traffic accident, Iss. 3, July 2001, p16
Texas ephedra labeling regulations a go, officials say, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
Texas to require MedWatch number on supplement labels, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p17E
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p6C*; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
CASE REPORTS
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
CATEGORY III DRUG
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
CAUSATION
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p6E
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Ma huang temporarily linked to adverse events, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p5C,D; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4F,G; Iss.
11, March 2002, p10E; Iss. 12, April 2002, p5B,C,D; Iss. 12, April 2002, p7A
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Physician says linking ephedra and deaths ‘idle speculation,’ Iss.
1, May 2001, p19
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
Will, Linda A., as Special Administrator to the Estate of Rashidi Wheeler v.
Northwestern University, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p9J*
CLASS 1 TOXIC SUBSTANCE
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
CLASS ACTION
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Crichton, Linda J. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*; Iss. 3,
July 2001, p11A
Fife, Charlotte et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p14*
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
In Re: Inter-Op Hip Prosthesis Product Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p18*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p3B; Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p3B; Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p3F,G; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p11J; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p13*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4*; Iss. 11, March 2002,
p4F,G; Iss. 12, April 2002, p7A
Pruitt, Laura et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p7*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F; Iss. 3, July
2001, p4E,F,G
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
CLASS CERTIFICATION
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
In Re: Inter-Op Hip Prosthesis Product Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p18*
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p13*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4*; Iss. 11, March
2002, p4F,G; Iss. 12, April 2002, p7A
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
CLINICAL STUDY / RESEARCH
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*; Iss.
10, Feb. 2002, p11
Consumers union encourages FDA restrictions on ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p5C,D
COMMON INTEREST DOCTRINE
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
COMPANY NEWS
Twinlab reports $50 million loss, Iss. 1, May 2001, p20
COMPARATIVE FAULT
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
CONCEALMENT
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Fraudulent Concealment
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Negligent Concealment
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
CONFIDENTIALITY
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p10E; Iss. 12, April 2002, p4F,G
CONGRESSIONAL ACTIONS
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
CONSOLIDATION / COORDINATION of CASES
New Jersey PPA cases consoliated in Middlesex County, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p8*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 2, June 2001, p6*; Iss. 3, July 2001, p5; Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p3B; Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p3B; Iss. 12, April 2002, p5B,C,D
In Re: PPA, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p8A,B; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p13C; Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, 21*
Pruitt, Laura et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p4*; Iss. 2,
June 2001, p7*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
CONSPIRACY
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Civil Conspiracy
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
Commercial Speech
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
Due Process
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p6E
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
Eighth Amendment
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Excessive Fines
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
First Amendment
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 12, April 2002, p11I,J
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
Fourteenth Amendment
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Free Speech
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*;
Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p4B
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
Separation of Powers
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
CONSTRUCTIVE KNOWLEDGE
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
DAMAGES
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Rankin, Willie et al. v. Janssen Pharmaceutic Inc., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p16*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Compensatory Damages
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Economic Damages
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
Exemplary Damages
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
General Damages
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
Monetary Damages
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001,
p7; Iss. 3, July 2001, p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
Punitive Damages
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clark, Herbert et al. v. NVE Pharmaceuticals, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p14C
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Rankin, Willie et al. v. Janssen Pharmaceutic Inc., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p16*
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Special Damages
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
DAUBERT ISSUES
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p5C,D; Iss. 11, March 2002, p10E; Iss. 12, April 2002, p5B,C,D
DECEIT / DECEPTION
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 8, Dec.
2001, p16
DEFAMATION
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H; Iss. 12, April 2002,
p11I,J
DEFECTIVE DESIGN
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
DEFECTIVE / DANGEROUS PRODUCT
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Mosley, Lawrence et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p12A
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
DEPARTMENT of HEALTH
and HUMAN SERVICES, U.S.
Report: HHS inspector calls for regulation of dietary supplements, Iss. 1, May
2001, p19*
DEXFENFLURAMINE
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
DISCLOSURE
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p12*
DISCOVERY ISSUES
Affidavit
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p4B
Case Management / Case Management Order
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p11
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
New Jersey PPA cases consoliated in Middlesex County, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p8*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p4G*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7F; Iss. 11, March
2002, p6B,C; Iss. 11, March 2002, p12*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p4F,G
In Re: PPA, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p8A,B; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p13C; Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p3*
Database Issues
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J*
Deposition
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p13*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p6B,C; Iss. 12, April
2002, p4E
In Re: PPA, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p8A,B; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p3*
Discovery Plan
In Re: PPA, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Document Preservation
New Jersey PPA cases consoliated in Middlesex County, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p8*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p8H,I; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7F; Iss. 11, March 2002, p9A
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F; Iss. 3, July
2001, p4E,F,G
Document Production
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p3*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p11G*
Document Withholding
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
Duplication of Discovery
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p3B; Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p3F,G,H; Iss.
10, Feb. 2002, p3*
Ex Parte Motion / Ruling
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p9A
Ricks, Aline et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p4E,F,G
Expert Discovery
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p5C,D; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7F; Iss. 12, April
2002, p5B,C,D
Fact Witnesses
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p6B,C
Interrogatories
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p6B,C; Iss. 12, April 2002, p4E
Pretrial Conference
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H
Privilege Log
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
Protective Order
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7F
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Subpoena
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p9A; Iss. 11, March 2002, p12D; Iss. 11, March 2002, p12*; Iss. 12, April
2002, p4F,G
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 12, April 2002, 13*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Clark, Herbert et al. v. NVE Pharmaceuticals, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p14C
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p6E
Dietary supplement manufacturers launch educational campaign, Iss. 3, July 2001,
p17
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
FDA moves ephedra strategy to B list, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
FDA seizes dietary supplements containing ephedrine HCl, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p20
FDA warns against dietary supplement LipoKinetix, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H;
Iss. 3, July 2001, p6C
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
MacDonald, Michael et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p7D
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Report: HHS inspector calls for regulation of dietary supplements, Iss. 1, May
2001, p19*
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Texas to require MedWatch number on supplement labels, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p17E
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p6C*
DISEASES / CONDITIONS / SYMPTOMS
Abnominal Pain
FDA warns against dietary supplement LipoKinetix, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Acne
Blue Cross / Blue Shield warns of ephedra dangers, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Anxiety
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Aphasia
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Arrhythmia
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Balance Issues
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Brain Damage
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H;
Iss. 2, June 2001, p7; Iss. 3, July 2001, p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
MacDonald, Michael et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p7D
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Cancer
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p6E
Cardiac Arrest
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
Cardiac Dysrhythmia
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H;
Iss. 2, June 2001, p7
Cardiovascular Issues
Physician says linking ephedra and deaths ‘idle speculation,’ Iss.
1, May 2001, p19
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Chest Pain
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Physician says linking ephedra and deaths ‘idle speculation,’ Iss.
1, May 2001, p19
Coma
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p6C*; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Concentration Issues
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Confusion
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Coronary Artery Disease
Physician says linking ephedra and deaths ‘idle speculation,’ Iss.
1, May 2001, p19
Cramps
Blue Cross / Blue Shield warns of ephedra dangers, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Death
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clark, Herbert et al. v. NVE Pharmaceuticals, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p14C
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*; Iss.
10, Feb. 2002, p11
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E
Fife, Charlotte et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p14*
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
MacDonald, Michael et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p7D
Ma huang temporarily linked to adverse events, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Petty, Darrell et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p16A
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 3, July 2001, p5; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p3B
Physician says linking ephedra and deaths ‘idle speculation,’ Iss.
1, May 2001, p19
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
Stringer, Kelei v. Minnesota Vikings, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p13H
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
Vikings officials suggest supplement use in death of NFL player, Iss. 8, Dec.
2001, p18
Will, Linda A., as Special Administrator to the Estate of Rashidi Wheeler v.
Northwestern University, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p9J*; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001,
p18
Depression
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Disability
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
Mosley, Lawrence et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p12A
Disfigurement
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Taylor, Bettye Lou et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p12*
Disorientation
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Dizziness
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Health Canada advises consumer to avoid ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Fatigue
FDA warns against dietary supplement LipoKinetix, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Gastrointestinal Problems
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Headaches
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*
Blue Cross / Blue Shield warns of ephedra dangers, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
Heart Attack
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001,
p7; Iss. 5, July 2001, p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Ma huang temporarily linked to adverse events, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Heart Damage
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Heart Failure
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
Hemiparesis
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
Hemiplegia
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Hepatitis
FDA warns against dietary supplement LipoKinetix, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
Hypertension
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p4G*
Physician says linking ephedra and deaths ‘idle speculation,’ Iss.
1, May 2001, p19
Insomnia
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Kidney Cancer
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Kidney Damage / Problems
Blue Cross / Blue Shield warns of ephedra dangers, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Lethargy
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Liver Failure
Cunningham, Ouida et al. v. Warner-Lambert, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p19
Liver Disease
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Loss of Mental Function
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
Loss of Physical Function
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Memory Loss
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Myocardial Infarction
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Nausea
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
FDA warns against dietary supplement LipoKinetix, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
Neuroplectic Malignant Syndrome
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Numbness
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Psychosis / Organic Psychosis
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Paralysis
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Paresis
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Photophobia
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Psychological Injury
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Seizures / Seizure Disorder
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
Sensory Impairment
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Shortness of Breath
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Speech Problems
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Stroke
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*; Iss.
10, Feb. 2002, p11
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Doctors suggest removal of PPA products excessive, Iss. 1, May 2001, p18
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
Fife, Charlotte et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p14*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Health Canada withdraws PPA from market, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16
Hearing held on California ephedra bill, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p13B
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
Ma huang temporarily linked to adverse events, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
Mosley, Lawrence et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p12A
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 2, June
2001, p6*; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p3B; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p11J; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p13*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p4G*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4*; Iss. 11, March 2002,
p10E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p12D; Iss. 12, April 2002, p5B,C,D
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Pollitt, Carole Ann v. Novartis Consumer Health, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p13*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F; Iss. 3, July
2001, p4E,F,G
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Taylor, Bettye Lou et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p12*
Texas ephedra labeling regulations a go, officials say, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
Texas to require MedWatch number on supplement labels, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p17E
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p6C*; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
Tremors
Health Canada advises consumer to avoid ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
Ventricular Tachycardia
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
Vision Impairment
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Vomiting
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
Weakness
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 8, Dec.
2001, p16
DISGORGEMENT
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p4*
DRUG COMBINATION
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
DUTY to WARN
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p6E
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p10E
ECONOMIC INJURY
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p13*
ECONOMIC LOSS DOCTRINE
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS / MENTAL ANGUISH
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Taylor, Bettye Lou et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p12*
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
EPIDEMIOLOGY
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p4G*
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
EVIDENCE
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
FDA proposes withdrawing application for reformulated PPA products, Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p8A
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p13*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
New Jersey PPA cases consoliated in Middlesex County, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p8*
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p13*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p3*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p10E
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Rankin, Willie et al. v. Janssen Pharmaceutic Inc., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p16*
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
EXPERT WITNESSES
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p13*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
FAILURE to TEST
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
FAILURE to WARN
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
Davis, Jim et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p15K
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
Fife, Charlotte et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p14*
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
MacDonald, Michael et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p7D
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
Taylor, Bettye Lou et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p12*
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p6C*
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
FALSE CLAIMS
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
FENFLURAMINE
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
FOOD ADDITIVE
Council for Education and Research on Toxics v. Starbucks Corp., Iss. 6, Oct.
2001, p8D
FOOD and DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Consumers union encourages FDA restrictions on ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
Council for Education and Research on Toxics v. Starbucks Corp., Iss. 6, Oct.
2001, p8D
Doctors suggest removal of PPA products excessive, Iss. 1, May 2001, p18
FDA moves ephedra strategy to B list, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
FDA proposes withdrawing application for reformulated PPA products, Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p8A
FDA seizes dietary supplements containing ephedrine HCl, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p20
FDA warns against dietary supplement LipoKinetix, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
French government restricts sale of PPA medications, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p19
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Hearing held on California ephedra bill, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p13B
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Ma huang temporarily linked to adverse events, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7
Medical editors suggest holding supplements to medical standards, Iss. 12, April
2002, p16
Metabolife counsel responds to NFL ephedra ban, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p16
Metabolife not complying with Texas rule Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p13
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p13*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p4G*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4*
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Ricks, Aline et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p4E,F,G
Robards, Judith and Kenneth W. Robards v. Joyce E. Kaferle, M.D., et al., Iss.
8, Dec. 2001, p17*
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Texas ephedra labeling regulations a go, officials say, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
Texas to require MedWatch number on supplement labels, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p17E
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
FOREIGN ACTIONS
Chinese government bans drugs with PPA, Iss. 3, July 2001, p17
French government restricts sale of PPA medications, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p19
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Health Canada withdraws PPA from market, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16
Report released on ephedra-related traffic accident, Iss. 3, July 2001, p16
FORFEITURE
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
FORUM ISSUES
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 2, June 2001, p6*; Iss. 3, July 2001, p5; Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p3B
Pruitt, Laura et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p4*; Iss. 2,
June 2001, p7*
Forum Non Conveniens, Doctrine of
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
FRANCHISE DEFENDANTS
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
FRAUD
Arteaga. Ruben v. Metabolife Internatonal, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Petty, Darrell et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p16A
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
FRAUDULENT BUSINESS PRACTICES
Arteaga. Ruben v. Metabolife Internatonal, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
GOVERNMENT ACTIONS
Chinese government bans drugs with PPA, Iss. 3, July 2001, p17
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
HERBAL PRODUCTS
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
INCREASED RISK
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E
Fife, Charlotte et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p14*
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
MacDonald, Michael et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p7D
Mosley, Lawrence et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p12A
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
Pollitt, Carole Ann v. Novartis Consumer Health, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p13*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
Taylor, Bettye Lou et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p12*
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p6C*; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
INJUNCTION / INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
In Re: Inter-Op Hip Prosthesis Product Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p18*
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
INTENDED USE
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
INTERFERENCE
Intentional Interference
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E
Negligent Interference
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E
INTERNET
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
INVESTIGATION
French government restricts sale of PPA medications, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p19
JOINDER
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
Pruitt, Laura et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p7*
Rankin, Willie et al. v. Janssen Pharmaceutic Inc., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p16*
Fraudulent Joinder
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Petty, Darrell et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p16A
JOINT LIABILITY
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
JUDGMENT
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p11I,J
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
Rankin, Willie et al. v. Janssen Pharmaceutic Inc., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p16*
JUDICIAL PANEL on
MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION (JPMDL)
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Diet drug MDL Judge Bechtle will step down June 30, join defense firm, Iss.
2, June 2001, p19
Mosley, Lawrence et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p12A
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 2, June
2001, p6*; Iss. 3, July 2001, p5; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p3B; Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p3B; Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p3F,G,H
JURISDICTION
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p4B
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
Petty, Darrell et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p16A
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p3B; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p8H,I; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p13*
Ricks, Aline et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p4E,F,G
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
Personal Jurisdiction
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p4B
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002,
p8H; Iss. 12, April 2002, p11I,J
LABELING
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 12, April 2002, 13*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Chinese government bans drugs with PPA, Iss. 3, July 2001, p17
Clark, Herbert et al. v. NVE Pharmaceuticals, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p14C
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*; Iss.
10, Feb. 2002, p11
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p6E
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
FDA moves ephedra strategy to B list, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
FDA seizes dietary supplements containing ephedrine HCl, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p20
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Hearing held on California ephedra bill, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p13B
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*
Metabolife not complying with Texas rule Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p13
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
Pollitt, Carole Ann v. Novartis Consumer Health, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p13*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Report: HHS inspector calls for regulation of dietary supplements, Iss. 1, May
2001, p19*
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*
Texas ephedra labeling regulations a go, officials say, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
Texas to require MedWatch number on supplement labels, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p17E
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
LACHES, DOCTRINE of
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
LATENT INJURY
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
LEARNED INTERMEDIARY DOCTRINE
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
LEGISLATION, FEDERAL
Dietary Supplement Health
and Education Act of 1994
Dietary supplement manufacturers launch educational campaign, Iss. 3, July 2001,
p17
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Dietary Supplement Health Education and Welfare Act
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
Dietary Supplement Information Act
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
Ephedrine Alkaloid Consumer Protection Act
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
Federal Trade Commission Act
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p4G*
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p9A
LEGISLATION, NEW
Hearing held on California ephedra bill, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p13B
LEGISLATION, STATE
California
Anti-Strategic Lawsuit Against
Public Participation (SLAPP) Law
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*;
Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K;
Iss. 12, April 2002, 13*
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H; Iss. 12, April 2002, p11I,J
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
California Consumers Legal Remedies Act
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
California Unfair Competition Law
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act of 1996
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p6E
Connecticut
Connecticut Product Liability Act
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Florida
Sunshine in Litigation Act
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
Illinois
Illinois Wrongful Death Act
Will, Linda A., as Special Administrator to the Estate of Rashidi Wheeler v.
Northwestern University, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p9J*; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001,
p18; Iss. 12, April 2002, p12
Louisiana
Louisiana Products Liability Act
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p4F,G
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
New Jersey
New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
New Jersey Products Liability Act
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices Act
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
Vogt, Vicki D. et al. v. American Home Products Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
Utah
Utah Truth in Advertising Act
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
West Virginia
West Virginia Consumer Protection Act
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
LOBBYING
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p4B
LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR LIABILITY
Petty, Darrell et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p16A
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
LOSS of CONSORTIUM
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
LOSS of INCOME / EARNINGS
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
MA HUANG / MA HUANG EXTRACT
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Ma huang temporarily linked to adverse events, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*
MALICIOUS INTENT
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
MARKETING
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*; Iss.
10, Feb. 2002, p11
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
FDA seizes dietary supplements containing ephedrine HCl, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002,
p20
FTC cracks down on Internet ephedra marketing, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16*
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Health Canada withdraws PPA from market, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
Medical editors suggest holding supplements to medical standards, Iss. 12, April
2002, p16
Metabolife counsel responds to NFL ephedra ban, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p16
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*
Performance-enhancing substance use widespread among teens, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Report released on ephedra-related traffic accident, Iss. 3, July 2001, p16
Ricks, Aline et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p4E,F,G
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
Negligent Marketing
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
MARKET WITHDRAWAL
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
Davis, Jim et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p15K
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robis, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
FDA warns against dietary supplement LipoKinetix, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p16
French government restricts sale of PPA medications, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p19
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Health Canada withdraws PPA from market, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov.
2001, p3F,G
Robards, Judith and Kenneth W. Robards v. Jpyce E. Kaferle, M.D., et al., Iss.
8, Dec. 2001, p17*
MAXIMUM DOSE
Consumers union encourages FDA restrictions on ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
MEDIATION
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
In Re: PPA, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p13C
MEDICAL EXPENSES
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
MEDICAL MONITORING
Fife, Charlotte et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p14*
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
MISBRANDED
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
MISDIAGNOSIS
Will, Linda A., as Special Administrator to the Estate of Rashidi Wheeler v.
Northwestern University, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p9J*
MISREPRESENTATION
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Is,s. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*; Iss.
10, Feb. 2002, p11
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Davis, Jim et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p15K
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
Negligent Misrepresentation
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
MOST FAVORED NATION
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p8H,I; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7F
MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION (MDL)
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
In Re: Inter-Op Hip Prosthesis Product Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p18*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p3B; Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p3B; Iss. 6, Oct.
2001, p3F,G,H; Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p3F,G; Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4D; Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p8H,I; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p11J*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p13*; Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p3*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p4G*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p5C,D; Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p7F; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p7; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4*; Iss. 11, March
2002, p4F,G; Iss. 11, March 2002, p6B,C; Iss. 11, March 2002, p9A; Iss. 11,
March 2002, p10E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p12D; Iss. 11, March 2002, p12*; Iss.
12, April 2002, p4F,G
In Re: PPA, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p8A,B; Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p11G*; Iss. 8, Dec.
2001, p12D; Iss. 12, April 2002, p4E; Iss. 12, April 2002, p5B,C,D; Iss. 12,
April 2002, p7A
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
MU TONG
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
NEGLIGENCE
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Bramen, Kathleen et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p11*
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
Davis, Jim et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p15K
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H;
Iss. 2, June 2001, p7*; Iss. 3, July 2001, p6C
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Heacock, Willis Paul v. Herbalife International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001, p15*
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Will, Linda A., as Special Administrator to the Estate of Rashidi Wheeler v.
Northwestern University, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p9J*
Comparative Negligence
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Medical Negligence
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Pollitt, Carole Ann v. Novartis Consumer Health, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p13*
NEGLIGENT DESIGN
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
NEGLIGENT LABELING
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
NEW DRUG APPLICATION (NDA)
FDA proposes withdrawing application for reformulated PPA products, Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p8A
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
NUNC PRO TUNC
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
OMISSION
Arteaga. Ruben v. Metabolife Internatonal, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
OPT-OUT
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
In Re: Inter-Op Hip Prosthesis Product Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p18*
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION
Fife, Charlotte et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p14*
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
Lowe, T. Dewayne et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p15*
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
PACKAGE INSERT
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
PAIN and SUFFERING
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Taylor, Bettye Lou et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p12*
PATENT / LICENSE HOLDERS
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
PATIENT ABANDONMENT
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
PECUNIARY LOSSES
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E
PERSONAL INJURY / PHYSICAL INJURY
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 2, June 2001, p6*; Iss. 3, July 2001, p5; Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p11J; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p13*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4F,G
Reynoso, Lydia v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 2, June 2001, p15*; Iss.
11, March 2002, p4F,G
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
PHARMACY LIABILITY
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Rankin, Willie et al. v. Janssen Pharmaceutic Inc., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p16*
PHYSICIAN LIABILITY
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Pollitt, Carole Ann v. Novartis Consumer Health, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p13*
PHYSICIAN-PATIENT PRIVILEGE
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p10E
PPA SUBSTITUTES
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
PREEMPTION
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H;
Iss. 2, June 2001, p7; Iss. 3, July 2001, p6C
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Long, Corrine A. et al. v. Weider Nutrition, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p14A*
Physician says linking ephedra and deaths ‘idle speculation,’ Iss.
1, May 2001, p19
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
PREJUDICE
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p8H,I
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
PREMARKET SAFETY APPROVAL
Report: HHS inspector calls for regulation of dietary supplements, Iss. 1, May
2001, p19*
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Consumers union encourages FDA restrictions on ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H;
Iss. 6, July 2001, p6C; Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p5
PRIVILEGE
In Re Diet Drugs [Phentermine/Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine] Products Liability
Litigation, Iss. 1, May 2001, p16*
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p10E; Iss. 12, April 2002, p7A
PRODUCT LIABILITY / STRICT LIABILITY
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p13*
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
Davis, Jim et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p15K
Givens, Patricia M., Special Administratrix of the Estate of April Easterling
v. Youngevity Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p14*
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p5C,D; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4F,G; Iss.
12, April 2002, p7A
Phenylpropanolamine; Proposal to Withdraw Approval of New Drug Applications;
Opportunity for a Hearing, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p16D,EF*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
Robards, Judith and Kenneth W. Robards v. Jpyce E. Kaferle, M.D., et al., Iss.
8, Dec. 2001, p17*
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
PRODUCT MISUSE
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
PRODUCT REMOVAL
Doctors suggest removal of PPA products excessive, Iss. 1, May 2001, p18
PRODUCT VARIANCE
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 3, July 2001, p5
PROPULSID
Rankin, Willie et al. v. Janssen Pharmaceutic Inc., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p16*
PROXIMATE CAUSE
Cochrane, Paula P. et al. v. Metaabolife International, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
Connors, Mary A. et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline, Iss. 1, May 2001, p11G
Doctors suggest removal of PPA products excessive, Iss. 1, May 2001, p18
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robins, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p12E;
Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
French government restricts sale of PPA medications, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p19
Hearing held on California ephedra bill, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p13B
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
New labeling requirements for ephedrine products before House members, Iss.
7, Nov. 2001, p10B,C
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p4G*
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
PUBLIC HAZARD
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
PUBLIC HEALTH
Medical editors suggest holding supplements to medical standards, Iss. 12, April
2002, p16
PUBLIC INTEREST
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4K*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
PUBLIC POLICY
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
PUBLIC SAFETY
Report released on ephedra-related traffic accident, Iss. 3, July 2001, p16
RATIONAL INTERPRETATION DOCTRINE
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E
RECALL
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation,, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p13*
Taylor, Bettye Lou et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p12*
RECOVERY
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Crichton, Linda J. et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p11A
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*
REDHIBITION
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Mosley, Lawrence et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p12A
REFORMULATION / FORMULATION ISSUES
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Estate of Matthew Walker v. Whitehall-Robis, et al., Iss. 12, April 2002, p14
FDA proposes withdrawing application for reformulated PPA products, Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p8A
Health Canada advises consumer to avoid ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
Health Canada withdraws PPA from market, Iss. 2, June 2001, p16
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p3B; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p4G*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p10E
Vick, Denny v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p14*
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
REFUND
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
REGULATION
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p6E
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Performance-enhancing substance use widespread among teens, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Report: HHS inspector calls for regulation of dietary supplements, Iss. 1, May
2001, p19*
Texas ephedra labeling regulations a go, officials say, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
Texas to require MedWatch number on supplement labels, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p17E
REGULATORY RECLASSIFICATION
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
RELIANCE
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
RESEARCH / RESEARCH PLAN
Consumers union encourages FDA restrictions on ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
FDA moves ephedra strategy to B list, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
RESTITUTION
Council for Education and Research on Toxics v. Starbucks Corp., Iss. 6, Oct.
2001, p8D
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p4*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
REZULIN
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Cunningham, Ouida et al. v. Warner-Lambert, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p19
In Re: West Virginia Rezulin Litigation, Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p19*
RISK ASSESSMENT
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
RISK / BENEFIT RATIO
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
Clark, Herbert et al. v. NVE Pharmaceuticals, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p14C
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
RISKS / HEALTH RISKS
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
California company recalls Mu Tong, Xi Xin products, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
Health Canada issues recall of ephedra products, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p4
Metabolife not complying with Texas rule Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p13
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
Sims, Jacqueline D. et al. v. The Delaco Co., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p11D
Texas ephedra labeling regulations a go, officials say, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
SAFE DOSAGE LEVELS
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
SAFETY / EFFICACY
Arteaga, Ruben v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p13*;
Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p6E,F*
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Blair, Richard D. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 12, April 2002, 13*
Brewer, David Jr. et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p11*
Chinese government bans drugs with PPA, Iss. 3, July 2001, p17
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Dunar, Donald Michael v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11B
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p6C
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
McClain, Johnny C. and Anne v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p16*
Metabolife counsel responds to NFL ephedra ban, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p16
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Moise, Wilner v. Novartis AG, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13F
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p3B; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p4G*
Phillips, Linda v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p14*
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
Public Citizen calls for FDA ban on ephedra, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001, p7*
Simmons, Christine et al. v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p13*
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p6C*
Vizena, Linda et al. v. Novartis Corp., Iss. 3, July 2001, p12D
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
SALE RESTRICTIONS
Council for Education and Research on Toxics v. Starbucks Corp., Iss. 6, Oct.
2001, p8D
French government restricts sale of PPA medications, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p19
SANCTIONS
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan.
2002, p8H,I
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE / LITERATURE
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Iss. 1, May 2001, p5H
Metabolife counsel responds to NFL ephedra ban, Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p16
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p5C,D; Iss. 11, March 2002, p10E; Iss. 12, April 2002, p5B,C,D
Public Citizen calls for seizure of ephedrine products, Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p8*
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
SELLER / RETAILER LIABILITY
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Bardales, Andrea et al. v. Whitehall-Robbins Health Care, et al., Iss. 12, April
2002, p3L*
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Lindholm, Terry v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p13B
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine Litigation, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p21*
In Re: PPA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, 21*
SETTLEMENT
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p11
Cunningham, Ouida et al. v. Warner-Lambert, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p19
Diet drug MDL Judge Bechtle will step down June 30, join defense firm, Iss.
2, June 2001, p19
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
In Re: Inter-Op Hip Prosthesis Product Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p18*
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*
Twinlab reports $50 million loss, Iss. 1, May 2001, p20
Velasco, Amalia et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., et al., Iss. 5, Sept.
2001, p6C*
Will, Linda A., as Special Administrator to the Estate of Rashidi Wheeler v.
Northwestern University, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p18
SEVERANCE
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
SHIELD from LIABILITY
Robards, Judith and Kenneth W. Robards v. Jpyce E. Kaferle, M.D., et al., Iss.
8, Dec. 2001, p17*
SLANDER
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p4E; Iss. 11, March 2002, p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
SOPHISTICATED USER
Bhattacharya, Sayonara et al. v. Twin Laboratories, Inc., Iss. 3, July 2001,
p14B*
STATUTE of LIMITATIONS
Brooks, Frances et al. v. Cytodyne Technologies, Inc., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p14*
Clark, Nancy v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p11I*
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p3A
Gupilan, Emauel & Angie v. Twinlab, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p13D,E,F
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p10E
SPORT DRINKS
Garrett, Shane A. v. Weider Nutrition International, Inc., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001,
p5
SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS
Blue Cross / Blue Shield warns of ephedra dangers, Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p18
Consumers union encourages FDA restrictions on ephedra, Iss. 2, June 2001, p18
Performance-enhancing substance use widespread among teens, Iss. 5, Sept. 2001,
p15
‘STANDARDIZED’ PRODUCTS
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
STAY
Baker, Sam v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12J,K*
Mosley, Lawrence et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2002, p12A
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 8, Dec. 2001, p4*
New Jersey PPA cases consoliated in Middlesex County, Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p8*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July
2001, p5; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p11J; Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p13; Iss. 10, Feb. 2002,
p7F; Iss. 11, March 2002, p9A
Ricks v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 2, June 2001, p4F
SUMMARY JUDGMENT
FDA proposes withdrawing application for reformulated PPA products, Iss. 5,
Sept. 2001, p8A
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 11, March
2002, p10E
Robards, Judith and Kenneth W. Robards v. Jpyce E. Kaferle, M.D., et al., Iss.
8, Dec. 2001, p17*
SYNERGISTIC EFFECT
Laster, Joy et al. v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p6D
TESTING
Chinese government bans drugs with PPA, Iss. 3, July 2001, p17
Gorecki, Daniel et al. v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 2, June 2001, p8C
Hardy, Marlus v. Bayer Corp., Iss. 1, May 2001, p11A
Michalak, Christine v. Metabolife International, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p16I
Ricks, Aline et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p4E,F,G
Widner, Mark v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001, p12C
TRADE LIBEL
Metabolife International, Inc. v. Susan Wornick, et al., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p13*; Iss. 12, April 2002, p8H
TRADE ORGANIZATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS
Graziose, Maria T. et al. v. American Home Products, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 2001,
p4B
Lundstrom, Robert v. Novartis, Iss. 3, July 2001, p13*
Report: HHS inspector calls for regulation of dietary supplements, Iss. 1, May
2001, p19*
TRADE SECRETS
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., et al. v. Connie Carnoto, et al., Iss. 4, Aug.
2001, p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine [PPA] Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 10, Feb.
2002, p3*
‘ULTIMATE FACTS’ REQUIREMENT
Propps, Brenda et al. v. Starlight International, Ltd., et al., Iss. 1, May
2001, p15M,N*
UNAPPROVED DRUGS
United States of America v. Undetermined Quantities of Articles of Drug, et
al., Iss. 3, July 2001, p8*
UNFAIR BUSINESS / TRADE PRACTICES
Arteaga. Ruben v. Metabolife Internatonal, Inc., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p7G
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
Nagel, James v. Twin Lab Corp., Iss. 9, Jan. 2002, p14B,C
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4*
UNFAIR COMPETITION
Kaen, Edward et al. v. Novartis Consumer Health Inc., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p13*
UNJUST ENRICHMENT
Crichton v. Novartis Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p12*
Gasperoni, Mario et al. v. Metabolife International Inc., Iss. 1, May 2001,
p6*
In Re: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May
2001, p3I,J,K,L*; Iss. 11, March 2002, p4*
Weiler, Kelli R. et al. v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p4H
UNREASONABLY DANGEROUS
Clinton, Betty v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001, p15A
Edwards, David v. Novartis, AG, et al., Iss. 1, May 2001, p8C
Green, Anthony Marvin et al. v. BDI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iss. 7, Nov. 2001,
p6E
Hudson, Gwendolyn Piper et al. v. Bayer Corp., et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 2001, p12A
Kemp, Shirley et al. v. Metabolife International, Inc., Iss. 11, March 2002,
p3H
In Re: Phenylpro