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The State of West Virginia is among several that are suing Eli Lilly & Co. over alleged deceptive practices in its marketing of the psychiatric drug Zyprexa. 
 
Allegations are that Lilly's sales people promoted the drug for various off-label uses and downplayed serious side effects such as an increased risk of diabetes. 
 
The State is asking for restitution, damages, and the creation of a fund for those suffering Zyprexa side effects.

Eli Lilly wants AG's suit moved to Federal Court

West Virginia Record - 4/27/2006 10:41 AM

CHARLESTON - Eli Lilly and Company has filed a notice of removal to have a lawsuit filed against it by the state Attorney General's office moved to Federal Court.
 
Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office, however, says the case still belongs in the state Circuit Court system.
 
In the suit, filed Feb. 28 in Mason Circuit Court, the AG's office claims Eli Lilly and Company committed fraud on the people of West Virginia in selling the drug Zyprexa. McGraw seeks to stop Eli Lilly's deceptive practices, collect damages, and create a fund for those who will develop diabetes and other diseases from taking Zyprexa
 
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