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Five women have filed a lawsuit against Yaz manufacturer Bayer in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, claiming that they suffered pulmonary embolisms as a result of taking the contraceptive.
The women filed their lawsuit on March 26—two of the plaintiffs live in California, one in Wisconsin, one in Texas and one in Florida. The women claim to have taken Yaz as a form of birth control. All of them claim to have taken the drug for approximately one year, and have had to undergo surgery and other medical procedures because of their declining conditions.
Due to suffering pulmonary embolisms, all the plaintiffs now claim that they have to take blood-thinning medications.
Yaz, or Yasmin and Ocella have been linked to deep vein thrombosis or DVT. This condition allows for the formation of blood clots deep in leg veins, which often break loose from their original positions, causing pulmonary embolisms in a victim’s lungs. The clots can also travel to a person’s heart, causing heart attack or to the brain, which can cause stroke.
The victims in this case are citing products liability, negligence, fraud and breach of warranty against Bayer. Currently, there are more than 13,500 lawsuits pending against Bayer over complications relating to Yaz. A federal multidistrict litigation case was initiated in 2009 to streamline the growing number of complaints filed by victims against Bayer.
The US Food and Drug Administration has been criticizing Bayer since Yaz’s release in 2001 over issues relating to negligent advertising. In 2003, the agency released a warning letter after Bayer ran advertisements promoting unfounded benefits of Yaz.
Our pharmaceutical drug and device lawyers have fought for women who have been injured by Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella. If you have been injured taking this contraceptive, contact our by Yaz attorneys by calling toll-free (888) 841-9623.
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ZKB’s ‘Did You Know?’: Aside from blood clots and strokes, Yaz has also been linked to gallbladder disease.
Michelle is a founding partner of Zoll & Kranz, located in Toledo, Ohio. Michelle has been a plaintiff’s lawyer for the entirety of her practice – over 32 years. She devotes the majority of her time to complex consolidated litigation and class action including advocating for people injured by medical devices, prescription medications, or corporate negligence.
This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy and clarity by the team of writers and attorneys at Zoll & Kranz, LLC and is as accurate as possible. This content should not be taken as legal advice from an attorney. If you would like to learn more about our owner and experienced Ohio injury lawyer, Michelle L. Kranz, you can do so here.
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