Defective Drugs
While providing necessary products, drug companies are in the business of making money. There is incentive for companies to put profits ahead of the public's welfare. The sooner a company gets a drug approved, the faster the profits start coming in. However, some drugs that pharmaceutical companies get FDA-approved turn out to be unsafe. Depending on the circumstances, the drug company may be liable for damages to consumers. Vioxx is a recent newsmaker and example of drug company liability.