Stange v. Janssen

December 2015

Result: Jury Award of $500,000

The plaintiff had breast surgery to correct his gynecomastia. The jury found that defendants were “negligent by failing to provide an adequate warning” to the plaintiff’s doctor and that defendants’ negligence was a cause of his gynecomastia. The jury awarded $500,000.

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Press Reports

First Two Risperdal Cases Set for Trial on Punitive Damages | Law.com | September 18, 2018

Pa. Court Won't Rethink Axing Bar On Risperdal Punitives | Law360.com | March 23, 2018

Game Changer Ruling For Risperdal Plaintiffs In Pennsylvania | LawyersAndSettlements.com | January 12, 2018

Court Opens Up Punitive Damages for Boy Who Grew Breasts | CourtHouseNews.com | January 11, 2018

Man who grew breasts after taking medication gets shot at increasing $500K damage award | pennlive.com | January 9, 2018

J&J Found LIable In 3rd Risperdal Breast-Growth Case | Law360.com | December 11, 2015