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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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Zofran Products Liability Litigation
Over 250 families filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis Pharmaceuticals alleging the anti-nausea drug Zofran causes birth defects. The plaintiffs claim that Glaxo unlawfully promoted Zofran as a morning sickness treatment without federal regulatory approval, and that Novartis had knowledge of the false and misleading promotion. The plaintiffs allege the companies knew Zofran increases the risk of congenital heart defects and other potentially life-threatening conditions in developing embryos and fetuses.
- Misconduct Type
- Health
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Pending
- Date of Complaint
- 5/31/2016
| Further Information |
Released |
| Complaint |
5/31/2016 |
