California Supreme Court Rules for Gilead, Says Drugmakers Don’t Have ‘Duty to Innovate’
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California Supreme Court Rules for Gilead, Says Drugmakers Don’t Have ‘Duty to Innovate’

Aug 4th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

California’s highest court ruled on Monday that manufacturers of drugs that are considered safe do not owe a duty to patients to try developing drugs that could be even safer, ruling in favor of Gilead Sciences in the closely watched …

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