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Riegel v. Medtronic - U.S. Supreme Court Expands Pre-Emption Defense in Medical Device Context


by David J. Harrington View Biography
Richard J. Pelliccio
Holland & Knight LLP View Firm Credentials
New York Office

July 7, 2008

Previously published on June 24, 2008

In Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc., 128 S.Ct. 999 (2008), the United States Supreme Court held that the pre-emption clause contained in the Medical Device Amendments (21 U.S.C. Section 360, et seq.) to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Section 301, et seq.) bars common-law claims challenging...


 

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