Nigerian authorities have threatened to send Interpol to capture Pfizer staffers, after the nine Pfizer employees brought up on criminal charges in Nigeria failed to show up in court on Wednesday, after being served not just one but two summons.
“If they fail to appear in court” on November 6, the judge said, “we will have no option but to seek the help of Interpol in arresting them and bringing them to court.”
One suspects this is a ruse to appease a restive public–protests against Pfizer were in the works–while pumping up pressure to extract big dollars in a settlement. Out-of court talks to settle the case started in September, and are scheduled to resume on November 17…after the Pfizer folks stand trial.
The federal lawsuit against Pfizer was also adjourned, to October 22; and a final civil lawsuit was adjourned to December 5.
Stay tuned for more…