Wyeth v. Rowatt

OPINION

By the Court,

Cherry, J.:

This case arises from personal injury and strict products liability actions filed by respondents against appellants after respondents took appellants’ drugs for years and were subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer. The matter was presented to a jury, with the assessment of damages being bifurcated, as respondents also sought punitive damages against appellants. A verdict was rendered in respondents’ favor, awarding compensatory and punitive damages. Oh appellants’ motion, the district court decreased the amount of damages but denied appellants’ motion for a…