Collateral Litigation as a Deterrent of Bogus Research?

Litigation attorney Eric Alexander authored a Drug & Device Law article examining the deterrent effects of collateral litigation on dubious research. Mr. Alexander explores how frivolous product liability claims, often supported by litigation-driven research, can hinder scientific progress. Using the recent LLT Management LLC v. Emory case as a focal point, he explains how expert witnesses who publish cases series with potential misrepresentations could face liability, affecting both their credibility and the litigation process. This article highlights the fine line between genuine scientific inquiry and biased investigations that serve a specific agenda.

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