Oklahoma County jury finds Botox maker negligent, awards $15 million

An Oklahoma County jury awarded $15 million to an Oklahoma City doctor who said she suffered side effects after a 2006 injection of Botox.

 
BY NOLAN CLAY | Modified: May 12, 2010 at 6:29 am | Published: May 12, 2010   

A jury Tuesday awarded $15 million to an Oklahoma City doctor who said she suffered botulism poisoning after using the popular anti-wrinkle drug Botox.

photo - Dr. Sharla Helton in 2006
Dr. Sharla Helton in 2006

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The Oklahoma County jury found 9-3 that Allergan Inc., the maker of Botox Cosmetic, was negligent. In civil cases, at least nine jurors must agree.

Jurors voted 10-2 to give Dr....
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