Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc.

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Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc. presents a question to the U.S. Supreme Court about preemption and the FDA:[1]

  • Does the Medical Device Amendment to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act preempt a state law claim seeking damages for injuries caused by medical devices that received pre-market approval from the Food and Drug Administration?

References

  1. Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc., No. 06-179. Certiorari granted June 25, 2007. Ruling below: 451 F.3d 104 (2nd Cir. 2006).
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