The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that hundreds of people from 35 states who claim they were harmed by the Plavix blood thinner have the right to sue Bristol-Myers Squibb in the state court system, according to STAT.
In a 4-3 decision, California's high court held that although Bristol-Myers isn't headquartered in California, it does enough business in the state for California courts to serve as a venue for the out-of-state residents' lawsuits. The suits allege Plavix caused heart attacks and strokes, among other conditions.
This was a favorable decision for the plaintiffs, as California has strong consumer protection laws, according to the report.
A Bristol-Myers spokeswoman told STAT the company disagrees with the decision in the case and is evaluating its options.
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