Stahl v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

KING, Chief Judge:

Plaintiff-Appellant Joseph B. Stahl appeals the district court’s summary judgment in favor of Defendanb-Appellee Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on his claims under the Louisiana Products Liability Act. Stahl also appeals the district court’s prior order dismissing his intentional tort claim. For the following reasons, we AFFIRM.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Lamisil is a prescription drug manufactured by Defendanb-Appellee Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“Novartis”). The drug is approved by the FDA for treatment of fungal infections in the toenails and…