Info Document Actions Print this AstraZeneca Plc, the U.K.’s second- largest drugmaker, has been sued by almost 10,000 people in the U.S. over claimed injuries from defects in the company’s antipsychotic drug Seroquel, according to a court filing. AstraZeneca Faces 10,000 Lawsuits Over Seroquel Drug (Update2) Date Published: Feb 13, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Margaret…
Info The TV newsmagazine 60 Minutes exposed the torture and killing of a man with mental and emotional problems inside prison through hour upon hour of agonizing restraint. Timothy Souders, seen here in restraints. (CBS photo) [60 Minutes News Transcript] The Death Of Timothy Souders Scott Pelley 60 Minutes Feb. 11, 2007 (CBS) You wouldn’t…
Info Prison and Mental Health All people in the criminal justice system deserve a range of voluntary supports. Unfortunately, the motto ‘help not prisons’ is being used to promote more and more psychiatric drugging and restraints of prisoners, without that full variety of humane alternatives. Issue of prison and mental health One of the most…
Info John McCarthy flew in from Cork, Ireland to help represent MindFreedom in 2006 meetings in the United Nations to create a successful “Convention” or treaty about disability and human rights. Here’s John’s first hand report about the experience. by John McCarthy MindFreedom Delegate to the UN You cannot imagine the pride I felt as…
Info The Washington, D.C.-based national mental health advocacy organization Bazelon Center annnounces in their news release that a major network of mental health professionals, researchers and consumer groups have asked a USA court to make Eli Lilly’s “secret” files about Zyprexa public. Bazelon Center is a Sponsor Group in MindFreedom International original news release Media…
Info Document Actions Print this A lawyer-teacher-ethicist argues that when lawyers sue drug companies but agree to keep the files secret plaintiffs may get quicker and easier settlements… but the cover-up can harm the public interest. Secrecy’s dangerous side effects Date Published: Feb 08, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Richard Zitrin Source: Los Angeles Times Original…
Info Document Actions Print this The estate of LaRue Simms filed a wrongful death suit against three local nursing homes claiming a drug they gave him (Seroquel) contributed to his death. Daughter claims Seroquel caused father’s death Date Published: Feb 06, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Steve Gonzalez Source: The Madison Record link http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/newsview.asp?c=190199 The estate…
Info Document Actions Print this A four year old girl died from on overdose of Clonodine. Medical experts also told prosecutors that Clonidine is normally only given to adults. 4 Year Old Girl Dies from Clonidine Overdose Date Published: Feb 06, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Jessica Van Sack Source: Boston Herald Links to this story:…
Info Document Actions Print this Eli Lilly’s history of deception and fraud in marketing the psychiatric drug Zyprexa is apparently making it more difficult for them to find insurance for product liability. Nobody Buys Lilly’s Innocence Routine About Zyprexa Date Published: Feb 05, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Evelyn Pringle Source: OpEdNews Eli Lilly is having…
Info Document Actions Print this Journalist Evelyn Pringle from OpEdNews points out that while the court fight about hidden documents may be an entertaining “circus,” real public health issues involving real people’s lives are at stake. Zyprexa Injury Clock Keeps Ticking Away Date Published: Feb 01, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Evelyn Pringle Source: OpEdNews http://www.opednews.com/articles/genera_evelyn_p_070201_zyprexa_injury_clock.htm…