Hibbs v. Janssen

April 2017

Result: Compulsory Nonsuit granted by Judge Kenneth Powell

Midtrial, Judge Kenneth Powell issued a one-page order granting the defendants’ Motion for Nonsuit. Judge Powell's order did not provide any reasoning for his decision. He had declared an earlier mistrial when a juror fell ill and the Plaintiff's medical expert rendered air to the ill juror. Plaintiff's lawyers have appealed the decision.

Public Records:

Press Reports:

Pa. Judge Urged to Rethink Midtrial Toss of Risperdal Suit | Law360.com | May 3, 2017

Janssen Pharmaceuticals Granted Nonsuit Motion In Latest Philadelphia Risperdal Lawsuit | pennrecord.com | April 24, 2017

Pa. Judge Axes Latest Risperdal Breast-Growth Case Mid-Trial | Law360.com | April 17, 2017

Latest Risperdal Trial Restarted After Health Emergency Resulted In A Mistrial | lawyersandsetlements.com | April 7, 2017

New Philly Jury Begins 7th Risperdal Trial | law360.com | April 3, 2017