Meyer v. G. D. Searle & Co.

ROSLING, District Judge.

Motion by plaintiff for an order pursuant to Rule 34 of Fed.R.Civ.P. requiring defendant to produce and permit plaintiff to inspect and copy or photograph the correspondence in the defendant’s files between it and the United States Food and Drug Administration [FDA] relating to the defendant’s product “Enovid” is granted. It appears that Enovid is a prescription drug manufactured by defendant and used for contraceptive purposes.

The complaint, grounded on a claim that its use damaged her heart, alleges causes of action against defendant for negligence, breach of…