Side effects of popular fourth-generation Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills, which are manufactured by the Bayer Corporation, have been serious enough to be deadly in some cases, prompting many women to file suit against the manufacturers of the medication. Women who have experienced side effects related to Yaz, such as gallbladder disease, pulmonary thrombosis, blood clotting, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or stroke, should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss their eligibility to file suit against Bayer. Many women are taking this course of action because the possible settlement could help alleviate financial and emotional strains caused by the side effects of Yaz – lost wages, medical and legal costs, and pain and suffering, along with other costs.
An important part of many lawsuits is the belief that the manufacturers of Yaz were negligent in the marketing and testing of their product. Initial marketing of the product touted the birth control pills as safe and effective, while warning labels did not outline potential side effects with enough care. Bayer apparently did not perform appropriate studies after the release of the product that could have detected problems and safety issues and therefore prevented injury to hundreds – maybe thousands – of women.
Yaz and Yasmin users experience unique sets of problems based on their different side effects, which is where multidistrict litigation comes into play. Instead of being consolidated into a class action lawsuit, Yaz and Yasmin cases are going through multidistrict litigation, which is similar to class action in that pretrial processes take place together and help move the cases forward through the legal system.
However, unlike class action, each case retains its individuality and is returned to the court from which it originated after the pretrial process for the rest of the legal proceedings. This ensures a result that takes into account all of the patient’s concerns and side effects.
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