Robinson
Robinson v. G.D. Searle & Co.
Opinion
Opinion
Wilken, J.
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Defendant G.D. Searle & Company has filed a motion pursuant to Rule 56, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, for summary judgment on Plaintiff Laura Robinson’s claims against it for injuries allegedly caused by the prescription drug Ambien. Plaintiff Laura Robinson opposes this motion. Pursuant to the Court’s May 12, 2003 order, the parties also filed further briefing on the legal sufficiency of the testimony of Plaintiff’s expert, Jed Black, M.D. The matter was heard on June 13, 2003. After considering all of the papers filed by the parties and oral argument on the motion, the Court GRANTS Defendant’s motion for summary judgment.
BACKGROUND
I. Procedural History
On August 16, 2001, Plaintiff filed a product liability suit against Defendant in Alameda County Superior Court for personal injuries allegedly caused by Defendant’s prescription drug, Ambien. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges that Ambien is defective because it caused her to develop a severe sleep disorder, rendering her unable to sleep sufficient hours to function adequately. Plaintiff also alleges that she developed a tolerance to Ambien and suffered withdrawal…