Articles by Maryclaire Dale

A couple who contended that a hormone-replacement drug caused the woman’s breast cancer was awarded $1.5 million (euro1.16 million) this week in a jury verdict in Philadelphia against drug maker Wyeth. The jury also found that Wyeth acted with malice …

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. has settled four wrongful-death or injury lawsuits involving the deadly 2002 listeria outbreak that was linked to one of its plants, the meat company announced. The second food company tied to the outbreak, J.L. Foods, is set …