Man’s claims malaria drug destroyed his life

A former director of a Dublin computer systems company claims in a High Court action that an anti-malarial drug, Lariam, which he took before honeymooning in Kenya 19 years ago, destroyed his life.

Andrew Bryce, who was represented in court by barrister Andrea Mulligan, is suing Roche Products (Ireland) Ltd; the Tropical Medical Bureau and a medical doctor for damages for allegedly failing to warn him of all of the side effects of the drug.

Barrister Rossa Fanning, counsel for Roche Products, said his client is seeking to have Bryce’s claim dismissed for delay in prosecution.