Pharmaceutical and Drug Litigation

For decades, Duncan Garnett has been helping patients in Newport News, Hampton and the surrounding areas seek full and fair payment for injuries stemming from false pharmaceutical or drug claims. Experienced in pharmaceutical litigation, Duncan Garnett is committed to providing high quality legal representation to patients.

There are several means by which drug companies can violate the provisions of the False Claims Act, including the following:

  • Illegal Marketing for Off-Label Use: Pharmaceutical companies are not allowed to market their drugs for uses that are not FDA-approved. When the companies violate this restriction and market directly to physicians or publish materials advertising drugs for off-label uses, government healthcare programs may end up being charged for drugs for unapproved uses.
  • Failing to Manufacture Drugs That Meet Regulatory and Contractual Requirements: Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations put forth by the FDA ensures the quality and safety of manufactured drugs. Failure to adhere to these regulations can lead to an action under the False Claims Act.
  • Providing Kickbacks to Doctors and Hospitals: Drug manufacturers are prohibited from providing cash, gifts, or other financial benefits to physicians or other healthcare providers in exchange for prescribing or promoting their products.
  • Inflating Drug Prices: Drug companies are required to report quarterly their “best price,” meaning the lowest price available to purchase their products. This price must take into consideration any rebates or other discounts. This reported rate is used to calculate the Medicaid reimbursement rate, so if a pharmaceutical company falsely inflates their pricing, it is defrauding the government.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a drug company, find out if Newport News pharmaceutical litigation attorney Duncan Garnett can assist with your case and seek monetary damages, including medical expenses and lost wages, on your behalf. Simply complete our free, no obligation case review form today.