Bruesewitz v. Wyeth Inc., No. 07-3794; Third Circuit; opinion by Smith, U.S.C.J.; filed March 27, 2009. Before Judges McKee, Smith and Weis. On appeal from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. [Sat below: Judge Baylson.] DDS No. 21-8-3370 [52 pp.]
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (Vaccine Act) was enacted in 1986, establishing a national vaccine program and creating the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) for claims against drug manufacturers for vaccine-related injuries and deaths.