Promote Scientific Discourse, Not Lawsuits

Authors

  • Vikram Dhillon nstitute of Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida, Orlando
  • Matthew Fisher Carium, Inc., Petaluma, California https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2664-9716

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30953/tmt.v7.360

Keywords:

American Society of Anesthesiologists, court opinion, Pacira Biosciences, peer review, trade libel

Abstract

Pacira Biosciences initiated a lawsuit asserting trade libel over articles and related materials produced by Anesthesiology. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss. After hearing oral argument and considering briefs, the presiding court dismissed the case with prejudice. The court focused on the preference for scientific disputes to be addressed through scientific discourse and under peer review. The court recognized that courts are not an appropriate venue absent specific circumstances. The decision will optimistically encourage dialogue and not chill future questions from being raised.

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References

Opinion. PACIRA BIOSCIENCES, INC., Plaintiff, v. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC., et al., Defendants. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY. 2022. Available at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-njd-2_21-cv-09264/pdf/USCOURTS-njd-2_21-cv-09264-0.pdf.

Hussain N, Brull R, Sheehy B, Essandoh MK, Stahl DL, Weaver TE, et al. Perineural liposomal bupivacaine is not superior to nonliposomal bupivacaine for peripheral nerve block analgesia. Anesthesiology. 2021 Feb 1;134(2):147-164. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000003651. PMID: 33372953.

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Published

2022-05-17

How to Cite

Dhillon, V., & Fisher, M. (2022). Promote Scientific Discourse, Not Lawsuits. Telehealth and Medicine Today, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.30953/tmt.v7.360

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2022): Telehealth and Medicine Today

Section

Opinions, Perspectives, Commentary

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