Thalidomide Canada

• Federal judge approves thalidomide compensation program for survivors

  Thalidomide was approved in Canada to treat morning sickness in pregnant women in the early 1960s but caused major problems in fetuses, particularly shortened and malformed limbs.

  Canada

  May 8, 2020
  
• Judge rejects alleged thalidomide survivor’s bid to launch class action suit against feds

  A group of Canadians who claim they are victims of thalidomide have been dealt a crushing blow in their bid to sue the federal government.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2017
  
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• Requirements for getting thalidomide compensation are nearly ‘impossible to meet’: lawsuit

  In January, Bruce Wenham launched a lawsuit against the attorney general alleging the federal government’s requirements to get compensation are "effectively impossible to meet."

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2017