FDA being sued

[andyman97]

Actually, no damages can be awarded when a Government agency is sued. Usually, the suit asks for a court injunction against some action the agency is taking. The agencies refer the case to the Justice Department whose lawyers get paid their government salaries whether they work or not. I doubt whether any extra expenditures are involved.

Actually they can. It's called the federal tort claims act. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Tort_Claims_Act
It allows a private party to sue the federal government for a civil wrong.

 

[rolygate]

What is the date of this event, please? It discusses the FDA scientists' complaints of 2009 - is this an old article, or an update or new development?

 

[DaveP]

We all suspect government agencies to have agendas and we expect them to do that to enforce laws. When there's finagling going on to approve legislation based on back scratching or achieving personal gain, they need to be investigated. Sometimes, a whistle blower does much good for the population in general. How else are we to know what goes on behind secured and closed doors? If government employees don't spill the beans, then it's highly possible that such actions will continue in perpetuity.

 

[wfx]

What is the date of this event, please? It discusses the FDA scientists' complaints of 2009 - is this an old article, or an update or new development?

the complaint is new, but the alleged misconduct is from back in 2009. 'pharmakom' ring a bell for anyone? birds of a feather fly together.

Whistleblowers Expose FDA's Illegal Surveillance of Employees : Whistleblower Protection Blog

 

[ByStander1]

This is deja vu...

"... wrote a letter to President-Elect Obama..."

reminds me of when a petition regarding ecig industry possibilities in US was sent to same administration...