Chantix Suicide Lawsuit Survives to See Trial

However, the court found that before Ms. Corey’s death a medical report from a doctor’s visit stated that medications taken had not changed since the previous visit. Although the parties disagreed as to whether Ms. Corey actually took the Chantix she was prescribed prior to her July 9, 2008 doctor visit the court determined that this was a decision of fact that must be left to the jury.  

The court applied Oregon law in regards to whether Ms. Corey’s Chantix lawsuit could survive the motion. Oregon law requires that a plaintiff establish a causal connection between the alleged negligence or defective product and the injuries sustained to survive a motion for summary judgment. The causal connection in this case relied on whether Ms. Corey actually took the Chantix. Because the court had to take the facts in the light most favorable to Ms. Corey, it found that it is possible that she did take the medication and so denied the motion for summary judgment. The trial is still scheduled for late January 2013.

Common Chantix Depression Lawsuits

Sandra Corey’s lawsuit is just one of thousands of Chantix suicide and Chantix Depression lawsuits that have been filed in the U.S. Federal District Court of Alabama. These plaintiffs allege that Chantix side effects caused severe adverse reactions such as anxiety, depression, cardiovascular problems, and suicidal thoughts.

The first bellwether Chantix case settled in October five days before trial. Pfizer may also settle more cases as the trial date approaches. Chantix settlements do not guarantee success for all Chantix lawsuits, although they do provide some helpful precedent for Chantix depression MDL plaintiffs.