Washington Supreme Court September 12, 1996, No. 63215-4 (Young v. Key Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

lead-opinion

Guy, J.

— This is a products liability action against the manufacturer of a prescription drug (theophylline) which is used to alleviate symptoms of asthma. In 1979, Plaintiff suffered permanent brain damage as a result of seizures allegedly caused by toxic levels of theophylline in his bloodstream.