Glucose Monitor Death Suit to Proceed in State Court

Parents who allege a defective glucose monitor caused their son’s death may proceed in Tennessee state court against Dexcom Inc.

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee said it lacked jurisdiction over the suit.

Companies generally prefer to litigate in federal courts, which are perceived as more business-friendly. Plaintiffs typically believe state courts will better protect their rights.

Mark Spence died in March 2017, allegedly because of a defective G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, designed and sold by Dexcom and prescribed by a nurse practitioner with Heritage Medical Associates.

The G5 inaccurately measured blood glucose levels ...