Legal Opinion
Stanton v. Astra Pharmaceutical Products, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided September 26, 1983No. Nos. 82-3364, 82-3380PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
BECKER, Circuit Judge.
On December 2, 1971, Harrikah I. Stanton, then eight months old, suffered an adverse reaction to Xylocaine, a local anesthetic, and experienced cardiac and respiratory arrest, resulting in severe and irreversible brain damage. Ruby Brooks, Harrikah’s mother, brought this diversity negligence and products liability action on behalf of herself and her daughter (the “plaintiffs”) against Xylocaine’s manufacturer, Astra Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. The suit alleged, inter alia, that Astra had been negligent in failing to file with the Food and Drug…
2Cases cited54 opinions
- Gasoline Products Co. v. Champlin Refining Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1931
- Weinberger v. Hynson, Westcott & Dunning, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1973
- Don Chuy, in No. 77-1412 v. The Philadelphia Eagles Football Club (Sued as "The Philadelphia Eagles"), in No. 77-1411 and the National Football LeagueCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1979
- Berkebile v. Brantly Helicopter Corp.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
- Azzarello v. Black Bros. Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
49 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by22 opinions
- Abraham v. PekarskiCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1984
- McNeil Pharmaceutical v. HawkinsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1996
- United States v. Balanced Financial Management, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1985
- United States Football League v. National Football LeagueDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1986
- Frank C. Pollara Group, LLC v. Ocean View Investment Holding, LLCCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2015
17 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.