Children's Motrin Lawsuit Ends with $63 Million Payout

Samantha Reckis was only seven years old when she took Children's Motrin with ibuprofen and suffered blindness, temporary short-term memory loss, 20% lung capacity, and toxic epidermal necrolysis, a very rare but severe side effect that caused the loss of 90% of her skin. 

Now at 16, Reckis has been granted $63 million in the suite against Johnson & Johnson for the lack of warning on the labels. She had taken Motrin previously before the incident with little reaction, but on November 23rd, following a fever, symptoms began showing. 

Johnson & Johnson debated the claims, alleging that Motrin is "labeled appropriately" and when used as directed is "a safe and effective treatment option for minor aches, pains and fever."

Samantha Reckis was only seven years old when she took Children's Motrin with ibuprofen and suffered blindness, temporary short-term memory loss, 20% lung capacity, and toxic epidermal necrolysis, a very rare but severe side effect that caused the loss of 90% of her skin. 

Now at 16, Reckis has been granted $63 million in the suite against Johnson & Johnson for the lack of warning on the labels. She had taken Motrin previously before the incident with little reaction, but on November 23rd, following a fever, symptoms began showing. 

Johnson & Johnson debated the claims, alleging that Motrin is "labeled appropriately" and when used as directed is "a safe and effective treatment option for minor aches, pains and fever."