Hell hath no fury like a father scorned!
After Dennis Quaids' newborn twins were mistakenly given a massive overdose of a blood thinner last November, they sued the drug's manufacturer, Baxter Healthcare Corp., claiming the label on the bottle contributed to the foul-up. Baxter says it's not their problem because the FDA approved it, and they're trying to back out of the lawsuit on a technicality.
Now he's testifying on Capitol Hill today, hoping to prevent other drug companies from weaseling out of similar lawsuits.
Celebrity Justice5/14/2008 1:43 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Quaid to FDA: Mind Your Own Business!
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ANOTHER CELEBRITY ON A SOAP BOX. WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL? AT LEAST HIS KIDS DID NOT DIE LIKE MANY OTHERS. ALSO, HAS ANYONE SEEN MEG RYAN HIS EX LATELY? SHE IS A PLASTIC SURGERY NIGHTMARE!!!!!
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After the Dennis Quaids' newborn twins were given mistakenly given a massive overdose of a blood thinner last November, they sued the drug's manufacturer, Baxter Healthcare Corp., claiming the label on the bottle contributed to the foul-up.
Fix it, TMZ.
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This guy is such a pinhead. Sorry about his kids and all, but it's hard to take a guy serious that married Meg Ryan. You know he has the IQ of a fecking houseplant.
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The same thing happened to my nephews when thay were born! The labels on the "Heparin" serum are almost identical as far as adult/pediatric and should be changed. There is NO reason for this to happen to another child and I have the upmost respect for him taking this as far as he has ~ thank you Dennis!
The twins are 3 now ( they are fine) and my sister and brother in law are still fighting Baxter!
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This blog is about two newborns who almost died and the potential of long-term side-effects due to negligence. Don't even bring the political choice of their father onto this blog! Obviously, those who would criticize these parents do not comprehend how it feels to be a parent! Somebody needs to be held accountable in this tragic situation so it NEVER occurs, again, to another baby.
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He's a money grubbing whore. Sue the hospital and fire the nurse. It was their mistake.
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NEWSFLASH!!
It's not a perfect world, bad things happen. Get over it.
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I have a big beef with drug companies because Mr. Chicken is a doctor. I've heard and seen it all. No wonder people can't get decent healthcare at affordable prices anymore.
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Yes, bad things happen, but from what I understand, it's not the first time this has happened, and apparently it happening before didn't motivate Baxter to make any changes. So this bad thing should have been avoidable has Baxter acted the FIRST time it happened. It just so happens that Dennis Quaid is a celebrity, and if he can use his celebrity to effect positive change, go for it. Like "chicken stripper" said, how hard can it be to change the labels to make more of a differentiation between the two doses? And Baxter trying to hide behind the FDA's approval is a crock. It's THEIR labels and while the FDA probably approved what's ON them, I can't imagine the FDA is responsible for what they look like.
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Better to have a bleeding heart than no heart at all.
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Good for him. Someone has to stand up to that crap. Hospital error is out of control. I just hope he holds them responsible as well. I totally respect what he's doing. All you nasty people with your nasty remarks need to back off. He's taking a stand that could prevent this from happening to someone you love!
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We definately need to get control over the fda but I'm afriad congress is not up to the job. They can't seem to find their collective xxl sized butt with all their hands put together.
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The very sad and disgusting part of all this is------------------------the DRUG companies are in bed with most of the "Congress" men/women he is speaking before! All the FDA has to do is order Baxter change the labels on the serum bottles !!!!!!
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