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"The complaint filed in New York state Supreme Court alleges that Glaxo systematically withheld negative information about the drug, also known as paroxetine. While the company's representatives and sales literature drew attention to a single study that showed Paxil had positive results, they hid four other studies, the complaint says. Unmentioned were studies that that found no clear evidence that the drug is effective in minors and that suggested it could increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.

"The complaint cites a 1998 internal Glaxo memo that said the company's "target" was to "effectively manage the dissemination of these data in order to minimize any potential negative commercial impact."

The Chicago Daily Herald reports:

"Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors said on Wednesday it found more cases of defect coverups dating back 11 years in another blow to its brand, still tainted by a devastating recall scandal four years ago.

"Japan's fourth-largest auto maker said it found about 160,000 cars spanning 17 models that may need to be recalled after looking into past practices of repairing safety-related defects secretly without issuing a formal recall as required by law.

"In 2000, Mitsubishi Motors suffered the biggest setback in its history when its decades-old practice of systematically hiding customer complaints came to light, forcing it to recall two million vehicles worldwide.

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An interesting read! I'll consider what you said over my christmas holidays. I want Ronnie O'Sullivan - Ronnie's Snooker Hotshots for Christmas!