Failure to Treat

Bloomberg News is reporting that drug maker, AstraZeneca has concealed unfavorable studies linking the prescription drug Seroquel to Diabetes. Emails turned over as part of litigation related to the drug Seroquel have revealed that AstraZeneca “buried” studies with bad outcomes.

More than 15,000 people have filed lawsuits claiming the drug maker failed to warn its users of the connection between the antipsychotic drug and diabetes. These lawsuits also claim that AstraZeneca promoted off label uses for the drug beyond the purpose for which the drug was approved by the FDA.

The first Seroquel trial is set to begin in April in Deleware state court.

What is a lien?

A physician is allowed to put a lien against any future settlement that comes out of that lawsuit. Or, a physician might be able to enter into a contract with a patient allowing the doctor to put a lien on whoever is responsible for his payment after the case is settled or decided. The lien, which can be sent to the defendant, the defendant’s attorney and the plaintiff’s attorney, would include the amount of reasonable charges for services rendered. The lien ensures that the physician’s name is on the settlement check, or that a check is cut once a settlement is made. A physician’s lien is a collection remedy employed by doctors to collect outstanding bills.

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