
Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
Scroggin v. Wyeth (Hormone Therapy Litigation)
Donna Scroggin claimed she developed breast cancer as a result of using Wyeth’s and Upjohn’s hormone replacement drugs, Prempro, Premarin and Provera. The jury found that the drugs caused Scroggin’s breast cancer and ordered both companies to pay damages. Wyeth paid $2.75 million in compensatory damages and $19.36 million in punitive damages.
- Misconduct Type
- Health
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Judgment Against Defendant
- Date of Verdict
- 2/25/2008
Contractors Involved | Penalty |
---|---|
Total | |
Wyeth | $22,110,000 |