Duty To Warn

Kudos to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores for this state-by-state compilation of cases regarding pharmacists' duty to warn.

Duty To Warn

Archived "The Pencak Report"

Here is the first release of the archived The Pencak Report. This is the Fall 2004 issue. Expect the new Summer 2005 issue to be sent soon. If you are interested in receiving a newsletter through the mail, please e-mail me your address.

Fall 2004

Walgreen Suit

A suit filed in Illinois by 11 black, current and former, Walgreen employees alleges discrimination from management. The plaintiffs claim that the company has directed blacks to work in stores made up of mostly blacks and poorer customers and "blacks are routinely denied and passed over for promotions despite their seniority, work experience and/or qualifications". The lawsuit, which is seeking class action status, is pursuing monetary damages and a court order to prevent future discriminatory tactics.

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Major Change?

This ruling in favor of the pharmacist is challenged on appeal. It is likely to overturn or solidify existing Michigan pharmacy law duty to warn. What will happen? I will be participating in oral arguments on July 6th. In the meantime, please read this extremely well-written opinion by Harvard educated Circuit Judge, the Honorable Dennis C. Kolenda.

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