Lawsuit Accuses Sam Waksal of Giving Veterinary Drug to Sick Child

A new lawsuit accuses biotech entrepreneur Sam Waksal of “reckless conduct,” specifically alleging he administered a veterinary medicine, unapproved for human use, to a seriously ill child. The lawsuit details the accusations against Waksal. According to the lawsuit, the alleged incident involves Waksal using a medication intended for animals on a child facing severe health challenges. The legal action centers on the claim that Waksal acted recklessly in administering a drug not approved for human consumption. Further details about the child’s illness, the specific veterinary medicine used, and the circumstances surrounding its administration are expected to emerge as the case progresses.

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Date: April 22, 2025

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Mark Chiang

紐約 NYU Computer Science 碩士 紐澤西 UMDNJ Biomedical Informatics 博士 中研院博士後 台灣大學博士後