Isaac Owens v. Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Kanne, Circuit Judge.

*972 Isaac Owens used Testim, a topical gel containing 1% testosterone, sporadically for two years. During this time, he developed deep vein thrombosis. He sued Testim's manufacturer, alleging that the drug caused the condition. To show causation-a necessary element of all of his claims-Owens planned to rely on the testimony of Dr. Jihad Abbas. The district court excluded Dr. Abbas's testimony and, as a result, granted summary judgment in favor of the drug manufacturer. Owens appeals the district court's decision to exclude his expert's testimony and grant summary judgment.…