Tuesday, October 04, 2011

More of the Same: Republican Michigan Supreme Court Rules for Drug Company


From The Michigan Democratic Party

GOP Court Continues its Trend of Being Pro-Drug Company, Pro-Insurance Company, and Pro-Big Oil

LANSING – The Republican Michigan Supreme Court continued its practice of putting drug companies over victims and now taxpayers when it refused to hear an appeal from the Attorney General on behalf of taxpayers seeking reimbursement for the State’s use of Vioxx in the Medicaid program.

The four Republican Justices, Markman, Zahra, Kelly, and Young, all voted in favor of Merck and Company – preventing the drug company from being held accountable.

“This GOP Court once again proves whose side it’s really on,” Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer said. “I’m not sure why they even bother deliberating anymore. If you’re a drug company, insurance company, oil company, or big bank, you’re virtually guaranteed a victory from this partisan GOP Court.”

“We need fair justices on the Court who are going to follow the law, not their partisan agenda,” added Brewer. “The Michigan Supreme Court is supposed to be protecting the people of this state, not constantly ruling in favor of major corporations. We need a change on the Court and Justices Markman and Zahra will have to answer to the voters next year for their extreme, partisan, and unfair agenda.”

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