Legal Opinion
Rampey v. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided May 30, 2003No. 1011684PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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On September 17, 1997, Tommy Rampey sued Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. ("Novartis"), manufacturer of "Ex-Lax," an over-the-counter laxative. As amended, Rampey's complaint, seeking injunctive relief and damages for economic loss, but not damages for personal injury, presented claims of breach of the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The action was filed as a class action pursuant to Rule 23, Ala.R.Civ.P., on behalf of a…
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- Bussey v. John Deere Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1988
- Andrews v. Merritt Oil Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1992
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