Case Details

Year Initiated/Committed

2004

Year Resolved

2004

Settlement Amount

$500,000 plus attorneys' fees

Court

Circuit Court of Marshall County

Docket Number

04-C-254M

Lead State

WV

Participating States

WV

Defendant(s)

GlaxoSmithKline, PLC; SmithKline Beecham

Case Description

order to settle the lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, and SmithKline Beechham Corporation, the manufacturers of the prescription drugs, Paxil, Augmentin, and Relafen. Paxil is commonly prescribed for anxiety and depression, Augmentin is an antibiotic, and Relafen is a non-steroidal pain reliever. The State alleged that the defendants had unlawfully attempted to extend their patent protection for the three prescription drugs. After an investigation, the State reached an agreement with the defendants to settle the manner. Under the terms of the settlement, the State received $500,000.00.