Sacks v. Endoscopy Center

VERDICT

Trial
08/18/11 – 10/10/11

Summary

This case stems from the massive hepatitis-C contamination caused in Las Vegas by Dr. Dipak Desai's practices at a chain of endoscopy clinics. Plaintiff Richard Sacks sued Teva in this product liability action for supplying Desai with large, multi-dose containers of the anesthetic propofol that allegedly helped spread the contamination.

Outcome

Punitive Damages:
Teva- 89,375,000
Baxter- 55,250,000
McKesson- 17,875,000

Sessions

PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
31 Chapters
AUG
30
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
31 Chapters
SEP
2
SEP
16
OCT
3
PM Session
Verdict - Damages
3 Chapters
OCT
10

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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