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Surace v. Caterpillar, Inc., 111 F.2d 1039 (3d Cir. 1997). Court Must Focus on Manufacturer's Conduct Rather than Victim's Actions in Product Liability Cases. Sol Weiss successfully argued that the fact finder must focus on the manufacturer's conduct rather than the victim's actions in a products liability case. Rarely should a jury should consider a victim's actions in such product liability cases.

Wyeth v. Levine: A Monumental Victory for Consumers. In a 6-3 decision March 4, the U.S. Supremem Court ruled in Wyeth v. Levin that, in the absence of express congressional intent, drug manufacturers could not use the federal preemption defense to escape liability for harm caused by their products.

$114.5 Million Settlement for Baycol Pharmaceutical Cases. Sol Weiss earned a $68.5 million dollar settlement for 168 people seriously injured by the statin drug Baycol. Sol negotiated the settlement with Bayer, which withdrew the medication from the market in 2001. Barry Hill negotiated another $46 million in Baycol settlements with Bayer for a separate group of clients.

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