GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $3 Billion For Illegal Marketing

GlaxoSmithKline has allegedly cheated the Medicaid program as well as made false claims regarding several of their drugs. The company has agreed to pay the federal government $3 billion, making it the largest settlement ever between a drug company and the government. U.S. attorneys have been investigating the marketing for nine of their best-selling drugs, including Wellbutrin and Avandia. The multidistrict litigation over Avandia stated that they marketed the drug as completely safe although they knew if could cause heart attacks and strokes. So far, GlaxoSmithKline has paid $700 million to individuals, but there are over 20,000 more claims still to be settled.

If you have been injured by using Wellbutrin, Avandia, or another GlaxoSmithKline produced drug, contact a product liability lawyer from our firm. The team at Arnold & Itkin LLP has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for their clients and could do the same for you. Contact a product liability attorney from our firm for a free consultation regarding your unique case.