Hathaway v. Warner-Lambert, Inc.

By Judge Randall G. Johnson

This wrongful death case is before the court on an objection to venue. At issue is whether the cause of action, or any part thereof, arose in the City of Richmond.

Plaintiff alleges that her decedent’s death was caused by the negligence of decedent’s treating physician and three pharmaceutical companies, all of whom, as well as the treating physician’s medical group, are named as defendants. So far, only decedent’s treating physician and his medical group have been served with process, and it is only their objection to venue that is now before the court.

The alleged…