Legal Opinion
Patteson v. Astrazeneca, LP
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided July 9, 2012No. Civil Action No. 10-1760 (JEB)PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
JAMES E. BOASBERG, District Judge.
Plaintiff Kay Patteson first consulted Dr. John Maloney in May 2006, complaining of anxiety, depression, chronic insomnia, and serious alcohol abuse and dependence. Having evaluated Patteson’s symptoms, Maloney began prescribing Seroquel — a second-generation antipsychotic drug manufactured by Defendant AstraZeneca — to treat her. insomnia. Maloney prescribed Seroquel “off label,” as it had not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for insomnia. Patteson’s condition improved while she was on the drug; within a year, however, she…
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