Dolin V. Smithkine Beecham Corp. And Mylan Case Summary
Mohammed Alkhudair
Professor Harris
IENG 461
8 Sept 2015
Dolin v. Smithkine Beecham Corp. & Mylan, Inc.
Summary:
Stewart Dolin, a 35 year-old man, was prescribed Paxin by his family doctor. The medication was prescribed to help with the work-related anxiety and depression. According to court records, Mr. Dolin’s prescription, however, was ultimately filled with a generic version of paroxetine. A few days later, after taking paroxetine, Mr Dolin committed suicide. The autopsy showed positive for paroxetine. A witness of the case testified that she had seen Mr. Dolin pacing back and forth of the platform looking down at the tracks of the Chicago Transit where he leaped to his death. According to the complaint, Mr. Dolin exhibited classic symptoms
Professor Harris
IENG 461
8 Sept 2015
Dolin v. Smithkine Beecham Corp. & Mylan, Inc.
Summary:
Stewart Dolin, a 35 year-old man, was prescribed Paxin by his family doctor. The medication was prescribed to help with the work-related anxiety and depression. According to court records, Mr. Dolin’s prescription, however, was ultimately filled with a generic version of paroxetine. A few days later, after taking paroxetine, Mr Dolin committed suicide. The autopsy showed positive for paroxetine. A witness of the case testified that she had seen Mr. Dolin pacing back and forth of the platform looking down at the tracks of the Chicago Transit where he leaped to his death. According to the complaint, Mr. Dolin exhibited classic symptoms