May 18th in Bad Law, Court, Drugs, International, Legal News by jason2009 .
Self-botoxing doctor wins failure to warn claim
It’s always easy to suggest doctors should know better when it comes to issues of health…
But a court might not necessarily agree.
Dr. Sharla Helton of Oklahoma City decided to inject herself with Botox to get rid of her wrinkles.
Unfortunately, rather than achieving a face like a snare drum beautiful, wrinkle free skin, Dr. Helton apparently got botulism. Following which a court awarded her $15 million in damages on her claim that the 2006 warning label for Botox didn’t adequately disclose the risks of using the drug.
The drug manufacturer is appealing.
via legalblogwatch
