And as for compensatory damages… well, as I said, would $20 million compensate you for having breast cancer? Would it allow you to go back in time and forego the experience? No. Obviously, it would relieve stress on a number of levels; most of us pinch pennies till they squeal. But in the end, having breast cancer is a “priceless” experience. No amount of money can balance the ledger sheet. Compensatory damages should equal whatever it actually cost the women to treat their cancer (including all peripherals: lost work time, continuing care, etc.). And the remainder of any award should go into research and treatment, where it can do the most good for the greatest number of us.
That’s my take on the ongoing Wyeth litigation. What do YOU think?
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