Taxotere MDL Judge Applies Louisiana Law In Bellwether Case, Tosses Punitives

Mealey's (January 14, 2022, 12:23 PM EST) -- NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana federal court judge overseeing the Taxotere hair loss multidistrict litigation on Jan. 12 granted defendant Hospira Inc.’s motion for summary judgment against a bellwether plaintiff’s punitive damage claim because applying the law of her home state, Louisiana, punitive damages are not recognized....