A family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been awarded $5 million for the death of their infant, Marquis Dunson in March, 2002, twelve days after his first birthday. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office declared the official cause of death as acetaminophen toxicity. The overdose of the toxic drug was due to an unawareness of the parents when using Infant’s Tylenol. Lisa and Martin Dunson had no idea that Infant’s Tylenol was a concentrated dose; three times the strength of a regular Children’s Tylenol. Their lack of understanding could hardly be penalized – their doctor had recommended the Infant’s Tylenol. As Marquis kept getting sicker, he had more Infant’s Tylenol administered to him. Nobody suspected the Infant’s Tylenol to be at fault, after all, it had worked well with their other four children.
Both the negligent doctor and the drug manufacturer can be associated with this tragedy. As a result of the lawsuit presented by the Dunsons, stronger warnings and a clear notation of the Infant’s Tylenol potential toxicity has been placed on the McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals product. This company and product has been under fire in the past.
If you or someone you know is concerned with dangerous drugs or has a personal injury case to present, please feel free to contact an injury lawyer in your area such as Pomerantz, Perlberger and Lewis in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
