Federal Mirena Lawsuits Consolidated into MDL
In an order handed down on April 8, 2013, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) moved to consolidate all lawsuits filed in federal court regarding the Mirena intrauterine device (IUD). These lawsuits are product liability complaints filed against Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the Mirena IUD. Despite the formation of the multidistrict litigation (MDL) No. 2434, the lawsuits are… Read more »
Coordinated Litigation Could Impact Demand for Granuflo Lawsuit Loans
A recent consolidation of dialysis injury claims against Fresenius Medical Care could impact demand for Granuflo lawsuit loans in the future. A federal judicial panel recently ruled that all cases filed in U.S. district courts would be coordinated in multidistrict litigation (MDL) in one federal court. The MDL was established to ensure more efficient pre-trial proceedings and avoid duplicate discovery… Read more »
Advantages of Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuit Funding
On March 19, 2013, Bayer Healthcare and a committee of lawyers representing plaintiffs in the Yaz and Yasmin MDL reached a $24 million settlement that was filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. The multi-million dollar settlement specifically applies to the women who alleged that they sustained serious gallbladder injuries as a result of using… Read more »
Mirena Lawsuit Funding: Pre Settlement Cash Advance
In 2000, the FDA granted approval to the Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) for use as birth control. A small, plastic T-shaped device, it is inserted into the uterus by a medical professional, and it functions by gradually releasing hormones to prevent pregnancy. Manufacturer Bayer advertised the Mirena IUD as being a more convenient option for busy women who didn’t want… Read more »
Women Awaiting Yaz Settlements May Benefit from Plaintiff Funding
Bayer AG, maker of Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills, faces over 10,000 lawsuits filed by women who claim that the oral contraceptives caused them serious injuries. All federal cases have been consolidated into the Southern District of Illinois, where since 2011, the parties have been in settlement negotiations. According to a recent revenue report released by the company, Bayer… Read more »
