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Judge Dismisses $1.2M Lawsuit Over Abilify Prescription

7/10/2025

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A B.C. Supreme Court judge has thrown out Jennifer Purchas's $1.2 million lawsuit against psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Ogunremi. She alleged that his prescription of Abilify led to her compulsive gambling and shopping. However, the judge ruled there was no breach of care and insufficient evidence connecting the medication to her actions, highlighting her existing mental health struggles.

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Story summary

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has thrown out Jennifer Purchas's $1.2 million lawsuit against psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Ogunremi. She alleged that his prescription of Abilify led to her compulsive gambling and shopping. However, the judge ruled there was no breach of care and insufficient evidence connecting the medication to her actions, highlighting her existing mental health struggles.