Pompa v. Burroughs Wellcome Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Spain, J.
Beginning in the summer of 1987 and ending in January 1991, plaintiff Patrick M. Pompa (hereinafter plaintiff), was prescribed and consumed the drug acyclovir marketed under the trade name of Zovirax. In 1988 to 1989, plaintiff began experiencing certain symptoms, including anxiety, confusion, uncontrollable fits of rage and paranoia, as well as hallucina*20tions. In March 1989 he suffered a severe psychotic experience resulting in an involuntary commitment to a psychiatric center, where he was diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder. Upon his release, plaintiff’s…
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