Conflicts that arise within the pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical disputes refer to conflicts that arise within the pharmaceutical industry, often involving issues such as patent infringements, regulatory compliance, and contractual disagreements. These disputes can lead to significant legal challenges and require effective resolution to maintain industry integrity and protect public health. Common types of pharmaceutical disputes include intellectual property rights issues, quality control problems, and disputes over product liability.
ADR Global provides arbitration and mediation services for a broad range of Pharmaceutical‑related disputes, including:
Types of pharmaceutical disputes we handle
Class Action A class action lawsuit is a type of legal claim where multiple injured parties — known as plaintiffs — join together in a single case against a pharmaceutical company. This group of plaintiffs is called a "class." This form of litigation helps courts manage lawsuits with numerous injured parties rather than individual claims, which could overburden the court's docket.
Class action lawsuits also benefit the individual members of the class. A class action will seek compensation on your behalf — but without the type of direct involvement necessary for an individual claim. Joining a class action may be appropriate when:
Your claim is similar or identical to many other injured plaintiffs.
Your damages are similar to other injured plaintiffs.
You want to join with others to fight against a powerful pharmaceutical company.
You want to reduce litigation costs.
Product LiabilityA product liability lawsuit is an individual claim against a pharmaceutical company. This civil claim alleges that the drug manufacturer's product was somehow defective. It also alleges that the defect caused your harm. An individual product liability claim may be appropriate when: Your case is unique or uncommon. Your injuries are especially serious or different from many others. You prefer to seek your own compensation. Your attorney determines this is the better legal strategy to win you compensation.
Defective DrugsA defective drug lawsuit is appropriate when a prescription or over-the-counter drug is improperly designed or manufactured. Defects in the drug's creation can cause substantial harm that significantly affects your life. Defective design: Some medications are inherently flawed because of their design. This means the pharmaceutical company failed to plan or design the medication to work as intended. Some error in the plan is what makes the drug defective. Even if the company follows its plan in the manufacturing process, the drug will still be defective and cause harm. Manufacturing defects: Another defective drug lawsuit is appropriate when a defect occurs in the drug's manufacturing process. Even if the medication is designed correctly, the errors in how it is made cause your injury. This could include employee errors, dirty manufacturing conditions, mechanical problems, or issues with the drug's ingredients during manufacturing.
Dangerous DrugsSome medications are dangerous even when they are not defective. This means the drug was designed correctly and, in many cases, even manufactured appropriately. Instead, what makes the drug dangerous are its unintended side effects. Most medications have side effects — this is normal and expected. However, some medications have extreme and dangerous side effects that can cause serious harm. You may be entitled to compensation in these situations. Another common issue in dangerous drug cases is the pharmaceutical company's failure to warn of known side effects. Many drug companies negligently or intentionally decide not to disclose the side effects of their medications. They do this to get Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and increase profits. These companies sacrifice your safety and the safety of others to prioritize their bottom line.
Product LiabilityA product liability lawsuit is an individual claim against a pharmaceutical company. This civil claim alleges that the drug manufacturer's product was somehow defective. It also alleges that the defect caused your harm. An individual product liability claim may be appropriate when: Your case is unique or uncommon. Your injuries are especially serious or different from many others. You prefer to seek your own compensation. Your attorney determines this is the better legal strategy to win you compensation.
Defective DrugsA defective drug lawsuit is appropriate when a prescription or over-the-counter drug is improperly designed or manufactured. Defects in the drug's creation can cause substantial harm that significantly affects your life. Defective design: Some medications are inherently flawed because of their design. This means the pharmaceutical company failed to plan or design the medication to work as intended. Some error in the plan is what makes the drug defective. Even if the company follows its plan in the manufacturing process, the drug will still be defective and cause harm. Manufacturing defects: Another defective drug lawsuit is appropriate when a defect occurs in the drug's manufacturing process. Even if the medication is designed correctly, the errors in how it is made cause your injury. This could include employee errors, dirty manufacturing conditions, mechanical problems, or issues with the drug's ingredients during manufacturing.
Dangerous DrugsSome medications are dangerous even when they are not defective. This means the drug was designed correctly and, in many cases, even manufactured appropriately. Instead, what makes the drug dangerous are its unintended side effects. Most medications have side effects — this is normal and expected. However, some medications have extreme and dangerous side effects that can cause serious harm. You may be entitled to compensation in these situations. Another common issue in dangerous drug cases is the pharmaceutical company's failure to warn of known side effects. Many drug companies negligently or intentionally decide not to disclose the side effects of their medications. They do this to get Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and increase profits. These companies sacrifice your safety and the safety of others to prioritize their bottom line.