Federal Judge Dismisses Cellular Phone Lawsuit
October 1, 2002
US District Judge Catherine Blake ruled Monday that evidence presented in an $800 million cell phone lawsuit against Motorola was not extensive enough to warrant a trial. In the case, plaintiff attorneys argued that cell phone usage led to the development of a brain tumor in Christopher Newman, a former doctor. The tumor, which has since been removed, led to blindness in one of Newman's eyes, slowed speech and memory loss.
In her ruling, Blake said published studies presented by Newman's attorneys that showed wireless phones caused cancer had "not gained general acceptance in the scientific community." Wireless phone companies, which have paid close attention to the case, were pleased with the decision, as similar lawsuits will most likely be hindered by the ruling.
Experts claim studies published in the last month that failed to link cellular phone use with an increased risk of brain cancer will also hamper plaintiff attorneys preparing to file wireless phone lawsuits.
-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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