IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN RE DIET DRUGS (Phentermine/ )

Fenfluramine/Dexfenfluramine) ) MDL DOCKET NO. 1203

PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION )

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THIS DOCUMENT RELATES TO: )

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TINA PERRY )

) C.A. NO. 

V. )

) (Related Case No. 2:04-cv-20100-HB)

WYETH )

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PLAINTIFF’S SEVERED AND AMENDED COMPLAINT

Pursuant to the provisions of Pretrial Order No. 4575, plaintiff files this Severed and 

Amended Complaint in the above matter and alleges the following:

A. PARTIES

1. Plaintiff, Tina Perry, (hereinafter the “Diet Drug Recipient-Plaintiff”), is an 

individual and a citizen of the State of Missouri, residing at 229 County Lane 174, Joplin, MO 

64804.

2. Upon information and belief, during at least the time period below the Diet Drug 

Recipient-Plaintiff ingested the following drug products that were marketed, distributed, and sold 

by defendant, Wyeth:

Pondimin (Fenfluramine): From 10/24/1996 to 8/13/1997

3. Defendant, Wyeth, is a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of 

the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal place of business in Madison, New Jersey. 

Wyeth is the successor, by change of name, to American Home Products Corporation.

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4. Plaintiff does not bring this action against the manufacturer or seller of any 

Phentermine products.

5. This Court’s jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action is contested, but the 

Court has already determined that it has removal jurisdiction over this action, pursuant to 28 

U.S.C. § 1441.

B. CAUSES OF ACTION

6. Plaintiff seeks damages against the above named defendant based upon the 

following theories of liability, and asserts each element necessary to establish such a claim under 

the applicable substantive law: Negligence; and Liability under § 402b of the RESTATEMENT OF 

TORTS (SECOND); and Strict Liability in Tort. 

C. CAUSATION, INJURY AND DAMAGE

7. As a direct and proximate result of defendant’s culpable actions in the marketing,

distribution, and sale of the Diet Drugs described above, the Diet Drug Recipient-Plaintiff 

sustained the following injuries: Injury to the mitral valve.

8. As a direct and proximate result of the injuries described in the preceding 

paragraph, the Diet Drug Recipient-Plaintiff has in the past suffered and/or will in the future 

suffer the following compensable damages: pain and suffering; loss of the pleasure of life; loss 

of earnings and/or impairment of earning capacity; expenses for medical care, treatment, and 

rehabilitation; physical pain and mental anguish in the past and future; disfigurement in the past 

and future; worry and anxiety; and all hedonic damages allowed by law.

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays that the Court enter judgment in his/her favor 

and against defendant for damages, costs of suit and such other, further and different relief as 

may be just and appropriate.

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Respectfully submitted,

FLEMING & ASSOCIATES, L.L.P.

Rand P. Nolen*

Texas Bar No. 00788126

George M. Fleming

Texas Bar No. 07123000

1330 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 3030

Houston, Texas 77056

Telephone (713) 621-7944

Fax (713) 621-9638

COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF

OF COUNSEL:

MIKE O’BRIEN, P.C.

Mike O’Brien (TX BN 15170200)

1330 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 2960

Houston, Texas 77056

Telephone (713) 222-0088

Fax (713) 222-0888

* Signed with permission

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing PLAINTIFF TINA 

PERRY’S SEVERED AND AMENDED COMPLAINT has been filed via certified mail, return 

receipt requested, and service on all attorneys accomplished as set forth below on May 6, 2005:

Via Certified Mail, RRR:

Peter L. Zimroth

ARNOLD & PORTER LLP

399 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10022-4690

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Robert D. Rosenbaum

ARNOLD & PORTER LLP

555 Twelfth St., N.W.

Washington, DC 20004

Stephen M. Brooks

NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH, LLP

999 Peachtree Street, NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

Attorneys for Wyeth

Via First-Class Mail

Gregory P. Miller

MILLER, ALFANO & RASPANTI

1818 Market, Suite 3402

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Fax 215-988-1478 or 215-981-0082

gmiller@mar-law.com

Special Discovery Master

Arnold Levin

LEVIN, FISHBEIN, SEDRAN AND BERMAN

510 Walnut, Suite 500

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Fax 215-592-4663

alevin@lfsblaw.com

Co-Chair of Plaintiffs’ Management Committee

John J. Cummings, III

CUMMINGS, CUMMINGS & DUDENHEFER

416 Gravier

New Orleans, LA 70130

Fax 504-522-8423

ccdlawfirm@aol.com

Co-Chair of Plaintiffs’ Management Committee

Stanley M. Chesley

WAITE, SCHNEIDER, BAYLESS, CHESLEY CO., LPA

1513 Central Trust Tower

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Fax 513-621-0262

stanchesley@wsbclaw.com

Co-Chair of Plaintiffs’ Management Committee

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Deborah A. Hyland

PLAINTIFFS’ MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

325 Chestnut, Suite 200

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Fax 215-629-3998

Co-Chair of Plaintiffs’ Management Committee

Michael T. Scott

Paul B. Kerrigan

Reed Smith, L.L.P.

1650 Market Street, Suite 2500

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Fax 215-851-1420

mscott@reedsmith.com

pkerrigan@reedsmith.com

Liaison Counsel for Fenfluramine and Dexfenfluramine Defendants

Edward W. Madeira, Jr.

Pepper Hamilton, L.L.P.

3000 Two Logan Square

Eighteenth and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2799

Fax 215-981-4750

madeirae@pepperlaw.com

Liaison Counsel for Phentermine Manufacturers and Suppliers

Edward S. Weltman

Goodwin Procter, L.L.P.

599 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Fax 212-355-3333

eweltman@goodwinprocter.com

Co-Lead Counsel for Phentermine Defendants

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Peter L. Resnik

McDermott, Will & Emery

28 State, 34th Floor

Boston, MA 02109-1775

Fax 617-535-3800

presnik@mwe.com

Co-Lead Counsel for Phentermine Defendants

Rand P. Nolen*

* Signed with permission

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