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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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Parkinson’s Drug Addictive Side Effects Litigation
Pfizer settled lawsuits brought by consumers who claim the company did not adequately warn that its Parkinson’s disease drugs— Cabaser and Dostinex—cause addictive and compulsive behavior, including obsessions with gambling, shopping, eating, and sex. Medical research found that dopamine agonists used to treat tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease can have psychiatric side effects of uncontrollable urges. In May 2015, it was reported that the company reached a confidential settlement with 172 plaintiffs in Australia.
- Misconduct Type
- Health
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Australian Settlement
- 4/30/2015
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