Legal Opinion
In Re Epogen & Aranesp Offlabel Marketing & Sales Practices Litigation
District Court, C.D. California
Decided December 17, 2008No. MDL 08-1934 PSG (AGRx)PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order on Defendants’ Motions to Dismiss
PHILIP S. GUTIERREZ, District Judge.
Before the Court are Defendants’ separate motions to dismiss the Complaint. The Court heard oral argument on the matter on November 3, 2008. For the reasons set forth below, the Court DISMISSES the complaint with leave to amend.
I. Background
A. The Parties
Plaintiff Sheet Metal Workers National Health Fund (“SMW”) is a welfare plan that provides post-retirement health benefits to approximately 17,000 retired members of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association. Plaintiff United Food &…
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