In Wyeth V

question 192

Multiple Choice

In Wyeth v. Levine, where Levine sued the drug developer Wyeth for failure to warn after she lost her forearm and hand after being given a drug by IV-push, a method known to have risks, the U.S. Supreme Court:

• A) dismissed the state court's judgment for Levine because it was impossible for Wyeth to comply with both federal and state labeling regulations
• B) dismissed the state court's judgment for Levine because it was not impossible for Wyeth to comply with both federal and state labeling regulations
• C) reversed the state court's decision for Levine and ordered her to pay Wyeth's attorney fees
• D) awarded Levine additional damages
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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Definitions:

Anterior Horn

The front section of the spinal cord's grey matter, containing cell bodies of motor neurons.

Arbor Vitae

A term meaning "tree of life," referring to the cerebellar white matter's branched, tree-like appearance in the human brain, critical for coordinating movement.

Midbrain

A portion of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.