5-2. Spotlight on Pfizer, Inc.Corporate Social Responsibility. Methamphetamine (meth) is an addictive drug made chiefly in small toxic labs (STLs) in homes, tents, barns, or hotel rooms. The manufacturing process is dangerous and often results in explosions, burns, and toxic fumes. Government entities spend time and resources to find and destroy STLs, imprison meth dealers and users, treat addicts, and provide services for affected families. Meth cannot be made without ingredients that are also used in cold and allergy medications. Arkansas has one of the highest numbers of STLs in the United States. To recoup the costs of fighting the meth epidemic, twenty counties in Arkansas filed a suit against Pfizer, Inc., which makes cold and allergy medications.

[Ashley County, Arkansas v. Pfizer, Inc., 552 F.3d. 659 (8th Cir. 2009)] (See Ethical Principles and Philosophies.)

Part 1 - Respond to the questions posed in Business Case Problem 5-2.

A) Should corporations have any responsibility for the misuse, even if unanticipated, of their products?

B) For what should corporations be responsible?

C) In this situation, should Pfizer play any role in combatting the manufacture of illegal drugs from its products?