End to ‘defect’ epilepsy drug case delayed

A MOVE to discontinue legal action brought by families who blame an epilepsy drug for causing defects in their children suffered a delay yesterday.

Claims by more than 150 families were expected to be formally discontinued at a hearing before a judge at the High Court in London.

But Mr Justice Eady was told a “difficulty” had arisen which meant the proceedings had to be adjourned.