Persons with hemophilia in the United States, Latin
America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa were
infected with contaminated blood products. Lieff Cabraser
is representing clients from around the world in lawsuits
filed in U.S. courts against American blood companies
that sold in the U.S. and exported contaminated blood
worldwide.
Blood Factor Lawsuit Update - May 2007
On May 4, 2007, the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued an opinion upholding
Judge Grady’s decision to grant defendants’ motion
to dismiss the claims of the United Kingdom plaintiffs on
the grounds of forum non conveniens (FNC). You may click
here to read the appellate court's decision.
Lieff Cabraser has sent to its clients
in the United Kingdom a confidential letter updating them
on the litigation and discussing of the consequences of the
decision.
