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Dunn v. Genzyme Corp.

SJC-12904
Argue Date: Friday September 11, 2020
*Summary:   Torts; Civil Procedure-- In a personal injury action against the manufacturer of a medical device, the defendant is appealing the denial of a motion to dismiss, arguing that federal law preempts the state law claim.
Justices: Gants, C.J., Lenk, Gaziano, Lowy, Budd, Cypher, Kafker, JJ.
Appellant: Genzyme Corporation
Counsel for Appellant: John Dougherty, Esquire
Appellee: Patricia M. Dunn
Counsel for Appellee: Matthew J. Dunn, Esquire Meghan Hall, Esquire
Court Appealed From: Norfolk Superior Court
Lower Court Judge: John C. Englander, J.
Route to SJC: Sua Sponte Transfer from Appeals Court
Amici Curiae: Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America , Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America , Washington Legal Foundation

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