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Actemra Class Action Lawsuit

Actemra

Our lawyers are filing lawsuits for people injured by Actemra, an RA drug linked to life-threatening side effects including heart failure, pancreatitis, stroke and lung disease.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was injured by Actemra side effects, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

June 7, 2017 – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) should immediately require warnings about heart failure and pancreatitis with Actemra (tocilizumab injection), according to an investigational report published Monday in STAT. The report also advised caution for heart attacks, strokes and interstitial lung disease.

Researchers analyzed statistics on more than 500,000 rheumatoid arthritis drugs and found that the above side effects were just as likely in Actemra users as with competing medications; however, the labeling of most other RA drugs warn about these risks and Actemra does not.

At least 1,128 deaths have been associated with Actemra since it hit the U.S. market in January 2010, according to the STAT report. To date, the Actemra labeling has not been updated to reflect these risks.

Serious Actemra Side Effects

  • Heart failure
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Pancreatitis
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Other life-threatening lung complications
  • And more

Can I File a Class Action?

Although we are a nationally recognized class action firm, the Pharmaceutical Litigation Group at our law firm has decided against the filing of an Actemra Class Action Suit and is currently filing individual claims on behalf of individuals and/or their family members injured by Actemra side effects.

In this type of pharmaceutical litigation, class action suits can be a detriment to many class members, as they are often forced into a blanket “low ball settlement” and higher attorney fees. At Schmidt & Clark, LLP we understand that our clients are suffering emotionally and economically due to loss of wages and/or high medical bills and we plan to maximize each client’s recovery by filing individual Actemra lawsuits on their behalf.

Do I Have an Actemra Lawsuit?

The Pharmaceutical Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Actemra lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you were harmed by Actemra, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Viberzi Class Action Lawsuit

Viberzi

Our lawyers are reviewing potential lawsuits for people who were injured by the side effects of Viberzi (generic: eluxadoline), an IBS medication that has been linked to an increased risk for pancreatitis in patients who have had their gallbladders removed.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one got pancreatitis from side effects of Viberzi, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

On March 15, 2017, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned that Viberzi could increase the risk of pancreatitis in patients who had their gallbladders removed. These injuries are severe and could result in hospitalization or death, according to the FDA.

Viberzi and Pancreatitis

Viberzi has been linked to at least 2 deaths and 120 reports of serious pancreatitis since it was approved in May 2015. Of the 120 reports, 76 cases required hospitalization and 2 of those patients died. In most cases pancreatitis occurred after the first 1 or 2 doses of Viberzi, but in others the complication occurred after prolonged use.

Pancreatitis Symptoms

The type of pancreatitis associated with Viberzi is acute pancreatitis, which comes on rapidly (sometimes in as little as a few days). Symptoms include:

  • Upper abdominal pain
  • Abdominal pain that radiates to your back
  • Abdominal pain that feels worse after eating
  • Fever
  • Rapid pulse
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tenderness when touching the abdomen

Viberzi and Gallbladder Removal

Of the 120 cases reported to the FDA, 68 included details on the patient’s gallbladder status. Fifty-six patients with adverse events had prior gallbladder removal surgery. Both deaths occurred in patients who did not have a gallbladder.

One of the deaths was attributed to severe pancreatitis, during which the victim had extreme abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting within an hour of taking Viberzi. Both deaths occurred within three days of their first Viberzi dose, according to the FDA.

Is There a Class Action?

The problems with Viberzi have only recently come to light, and no class action lawsuit has been filed over injuries alleged from the drug. However, our lawyers are filing individual lawsuits for people who developed inflammation of the pancreas and pancreatitis after taking Viberzi.

Do I Have a Viberzi Lawsuit?

The Pharmaceutical Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Viberzi lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new IBS pancreatitis cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you had pancreatitis or suffered other serious side effects of Viberzi, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Nivea Talcum Powder Class Action Lawsuit

Nivea Pure Talc

More than 2 dozen studies over the past 40 years have linked talcum powder products like Nivea Pure Talc to an increased risk for ovarian cancer when used by women for personal hygiene.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one developed ovarian cancer after using a talc product, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit against the manufacturer and our lawyers can help.

How Can Talcum Powder Cause Cancer?

Since the early 1970s, researchers have been studying the link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder. It is believed that talc powder, when applied by women around the genitals, can travel to the ovaries and become embedded in the ovarian tissue. While talc is a natural mineral, it is difficult for the body to remove the particles, which over time may cause inflammation and cancerous tumors.

Who is Most at Risk?

Studies conducted over the past 40+ years have found that women who use talcum powder on a weekly basis face a 33% increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, and women who use talc on a daily basis have a 41% increased risk of developing the disease.

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

  • Abdominal bloating, pressure, and pain
  • Abnormal fullness after eating
  • Difficulty eating
  • Increased urination / urge to urinate

Talc Cancer Statistics

It is estimated that in the U.S., approximately 10% of ovarian cancer cases are the result of women using talcum powder for feminine hygiene. There are about 21,000 newly-diagnosed cases of ovarian cancer annually in the U.S., which lead to about 14,000 deaths. Therefore, approximately 2,100 cases of ovarian cancer and 1,400 deaths are caused by talcum powder each year.

Is the Talcum Powder Lawsuit a Class Action?

The talcum powder lawsuits our lawyers are pursuing will be handled individually, and not as a class action. The term “class action” refers to a type of lawsuit where a small group of individuals represent the interest of a very large group of individuals. The small group handles the litigation on behalf of the large group, and the results obtained are binding to all class members.

This is not the type of litigation we are pursuing for women who developed ovarian cancer after using talcum powder. Instead, we are representing each plaintiff individually for their specific injuries and circumstances.

Need More Info?

If you’d like more information on these topics, please visit our Nivea Talcum Powder FAQ page.

Do I Have a Nivea Talcum Powder Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in talcum powder lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new talc cancer cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got ovarian cancer from talcum powder, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Argon IVC Filter Class Action Lawsuit

Option ELITE IVC Filter

The Option ELITE IVC filter has been linked to reports of filter fracture, migration, and other serious complications. In some cases, doctors have been unable to remove the filters because they become embedded in the wall of patients’ vena cava.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one suffered IVC filter complications, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What is the Option ELITE IVC Filter?

The Option ELITE filter is manufactured by Rex Medical and marketed by Argon Medical. The device is implanted into a patient’s body to protect against pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs).

In 2014, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted clearance to Argon to begin marketing the Option ELITE with a new “over-the-wire” delivery technique, which enables physicians to safely deliver the filter to a patient’s inferior vena cava by following the path of a guidewire.

How Do IVC Filters Work?

The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the largest vein in the human body. It moves oxygen-depleted (blue) blood from the lower legs to the heart and then the lungs. To prevent blood clots from traveling through the vena cava to the lungs, doctors may implant an IVC filter into the vein.

The device is inserted by a catheter into the patient’s inferior vena cava through a small incision in the neck or groin. The device’s metal wires capture and trap blood clots before they can reach the lungs.

Retrievable Vs. Permanent

The Argon Option ELITE IVC filter is retrievable, meaning it is designed to be removed once the risk of blood clots has passed. In May 2014, the FDA recommended retrieving temporary IVC filters within 29-54 days of implantation. However, in many cases the devices are left implanted for months or even years.

IVC Filter Complications

  • Perforation of the vena cava
  • Organ damage
  • Incorrect positioning of the filter
  • Filter migration or movement
  • Circulation problems
  • Bleeding and hematoma
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Infection
  • Breathing problems
  • Cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm)
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Kidney failure
  • Filter fracture
  • Inability to retrieve broken filter
  • Death

Has a Class Action Been Filed?

At least 3 class action lawsuits have been filed over injuries alleged from Bard IVC filters. However, no such action has been entered to date in the Argon Option ELITE IVC Filter litigation. Our lawyers are currently only filing individual claims for injured parties. If you feel you’ve been injured, contact us today to learn more about your legal rights.

Do I Have an Argon IVC Filter Lawsuit?

The Medical Device Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Argon OptionELITE IVC Filter lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you had problems following IVC filter placement, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Wright Conserve Class Action Lawsuit

wright-conserve-hip

Our lawyers are reviewing potential lawsuits for people who were injured by the Wright Conserve hip system, a hip replacement device that has been linked to reports of early failure and other complications that may require surgery to remove the implant.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one suffered an injury after hip replacement surgery, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

The Wright Conserve hip is a metal-on-metal hip implant that has been found to release tiny metal particles into the hip joint and surrounding tissues, as the cobalt-chromium metal femoral head rotates within the cobalt-chromium metal acetabular cup. Over time, this can result in metallosis, tissue necrosis, pseudotumors and other severe health complications.

Why was the Conserve Hip Approved?

Wright Conserve metal-on-metal hip devices entered the market through the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s controversial 510(k) approval process, which clears devices that are “substantially equivalent” to products that are already on the market. Wright claimed its Conserve line of hip prosthetics were similar to existing all metal hip implants.

Hip Implant Complications

Lawsuits have been filed against Wright Medical on behalf of patients who experienced the following complications after hip replacement surgery with Conserve implants:

  • Hip pain
  • Inflammation, swelling
  • Problems standing or walking
  • Dislocation of the hip joint
  • Implant loosening
  • Metal poisoning (metallosis)
  • Systemic reactions (organ damage)
  • Bone loss in the hip
  • Soft tissue growths (pseudotumors)
  • Tissue necrosis (tissue death)
  • Early failure
  • Revision surgery
  • And more

Has a Class Action Been Filed?

No class action lawsuit has been filed to date over injuries alleged from Wright Conserve hip implants. However, in 2014 a multidistrict litigation (MDL No. 2329 was established in the Northern District of Georgia before Judge William S. Duffey, Jr. These are individual lawsuits in which plaintiffs allege that Conserve hip replacements are defective.

Need More Info?

Please visit our Wright Conserve FAQ page if you’d like more information about these topics.

Do I Have a Wright Conserve Lawsuit?

The Medical Device Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Wright Conserve lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new hip injury cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you had complications from a hip implant, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Zimmer Persona Class Action Lawsuit

Zimmer Persona Knee

Zimmer Biomet has issued a recall for its Persona knee replacement after the implant was linked to reports of early loosening which can lead to adverse health complications, including the need for painful revision surgery.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one had problems following knee replacement surgery, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

Zimmer Persona Recall

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Zimmer Personalized Knee System (Zimmer Persona Knee) in late 2012. Just 3 years later, the company issued a Class II Recall for the Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate, a component of the implant, after it was linked to numerous reports of problems that could lead to revision surgery.

Nearly 12,000 Zimmer Persona knee replacements were affected. The company also recalled the Persona Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, a tool used during knee replacement surgery, because of the potential for complications.

Of the complaints Zimmer received:

  • 36% identified symptomatic radiolucent lines or were revised for loosening
  • 28% had asymptomatic radiolucencies
  • 8% subsided
  • 28% were inconclusive

Complications

  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement Loosening
  • Lack of Artificial Knee Fixation
  • Device Failure
  • Need for Revision Surgery

Dangers of Knee Revision Surgery

Though revision surgery may fix many of the complications associated with the Zimmer Persona knee, these surgeries come with their own risks. Since the knee has already been operated on once, it is more vulnerable to problems the second time around.

Complications associated with knee revision surgery include:

  • Infection
  • Pain and swelling
  • Nerve, tissue, or blood vessel damage
  • Bone loss
  • Blood clots
  • Fractures
  • Leg length differences

Class Action Lawsuit Information

Although Schmidt & Clark, LLP, is a nationally recognized class action firm, we are currently not filing class action lawsuits over injuries alleged from the Zimmer Persona knee replacement system. This is because in complex medical device litigation, class actions often result in small settlement amounts for class members, as well as higher attorney fees.

Our law firm files individual lawsuits because we believe every person who was injured by a defective knee replacement deserves an attorney who is committed to their case. We specialize in bringing negligent device-makers to justice.

Need More Info?

If you’d like more information about these topics, please visit our Zimmer Persona FAQ page.

Do I Have a Zimmer Persona Knee Lawsuit?

The Medical Device Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Zimmer Persona Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new knee implant complications cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you had problems with a knee replacement device, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Against the Grain Pet Food Class Action Lawsuit

Against the Grain Pet Food Pulled Beef with Gravy

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning dog owners not to use Against the Grain brand “Pulled Beef with Gravy Dinner for Dogs” because it may contain a drug used to euthanize animals.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If your dog had symptoms of phenobarbital poisoning or died after eating Against the Grain Pet Food, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

February 23, 2017 – Against the Grain, Inc., initiated the recall after unopened cans of “Pulled Beef with Gravy Dinner for Dogs” were found to contain phenobarbital, according to an FDA Safety Alert issued on Feb. 14.

FDA considers the presence of pentobarbital in pet food, a barbiturate used in animal euthanasia, to be product adulteration. The agency has not been able to determine whether other Against the Grain products contain the beef that went into the recalled products.

Which Products are Affected by the Recall?

This recall includes:

  • Against the Grain Pulled Beef with Gravy Dinner for Dogs
  • 12 ounce can
  • Lot Number: 2415E01ATB12
  • UPC Code (second half): 80001
  • Expiration Date: December 2019

FDA is continuing to investigate the suppliers of Against the Grain Pet Food to determine a possible cause for the presence of pentobarbital. The agency is also coordinating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address any possible areas of shared jurisdiction at the suppliers.

Phenobarbital Overdose Symptoms

Oral exposure to pentobarbital can cause:

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Excitement
  • Loss of balance
  • Nausea
  • Nystagmus
  • Inability to stand
  • Coma
  • Death

FDA is advising pet owners who notice these symptoms in their pets to contact their veterinarian immediately.

Can I Participate in a Class Action?

Our lawyers are only filing individual lawsuits on behalf of pet owners whose dogs were injured by Against the Grain Pet Food. If your pet died or was severely sickened by phenobarbital poisoning, you may qualify for compensation through the filing of a lawsuit and we can help.

Do I Have an Against the Grain Pet Food Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in dog food recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new phenobarbital poisoning cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if your dog was injured by Against the Grain Pet Food, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Vinyl Chloride Class Action Lawsuit

Vinyl Chloride Monomer Production

Our lawyers are reviewing potential lawsuits for people who suffered health effects from exposure to vinyl chloride monomer, a compound used to manufacture PVC that has been linked to angiosarcoma, a rare liver cancer.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you got cancer or suffered other health effects from vinyl chloride exposure, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

Vinyl chloride monomer is a chemical used to manufacture numerous common household products including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plastics, rubber, furniture, glass, and paper. It is also widely used in automobile manufacturing and in construction. However, vinyl chloride has also been identified as a known human carcinogen (cancer-causing substance), and long-term exposure to the chemical has been linked to liver cancer, leukemia, brain cancer and other life-threatening health effects.

Vinyl Chloride Health Effects

  • Liver cancer (angiosarcoma of the liver)
  • Liver disease
  • Leukemia
  • Brain cancer
  • Blood and bone marrow cancers
  • Vinyl chloride disease
  • Raynaud’s syndrome
  • Inhibition of blood clotting
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Skin changes (thickening of the skin, decreased elasticity, edema)
  • Central nervous system (CNS) effects
  • Nerve damage
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Kidney disease
  • Immune system reactions
  • Reproductive / developmental effects
  • Birth defects
  • Loss of sex drive in men
  • High blood pressure
  • Death
  • And more

Do I Qualify for a Class Action Lawsuit?

Our lawyers are only filing individual lawsuits for people who were harmed by vinyl chloride exposure. If we find that you have a valid claim, you could be entitled to compensation to assist with medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Factors that will determine the value of your case include:

  • The level of harm suffered
  • The length of time an individual will suffer from the injuries
  • Pain and suffering associated with the injuries
  • Lost wages and loss of future income compensation
  • Whether punitive damages are available

Need More Info?

If you’d like to learn more about vinyl chloride monomer litigation and health effects, please visit our vinyl chloride FAQ page.

Do I Have a Vinyl Chloride Lawsuit?

The Workplace and Environmental Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in vinyl chloride monomer lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new vinyl chloride exposure cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you were exposed to vinyl chloride monomer and were subsequently diagnosed with cancer or suffered other health effects, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Intragastric Balloon Class Action Lawsuit

Intragastric Balloon

Intragastric stomach balloons used for weight loss surgery have been linked to adverse health complications including acute pancreatitis and over-inflation which may require early removal, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was injured by intragastric balloon complications, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the problem?

FDA on Feb. 9, 2017, sent a letter to healthcare providers concerning risks associated with fluid-filled intragastric balloons manufactured by ReShape Medical and Apollo Endosurgery. The agency’s letter came in response to dozens of adverse event reports with the devices, which included the following major injuries:

  • Acute Pancreatitis – Condition reported to occur in as little as 3 days after stomach balloon implantation, linked to the compression of stomach organs by weight-loss balloon. Symptoms include severe abdominal and back pain. All cases of pancreatitis in intragastric balloon patients required early removal of the device, and 4 patients required hospitalization.
  • Over-inflation – When intragastric stomach balloons are over-inflated before implantation, they may cause severe abdominal pain, swelling of the abdomen (abdominal distension), difficulty breathing and/or vomiting, which may require premature removal of the device. Symptoms of weight-loss balloon overinflation have been reported to occur as little as 9 days after implant surgery.

I’ve Been Injured by a Weight-Loss Balloon. Can I Participate in a Class Action?

Due to the potential for “lowball settlements” to clients in this type of complex medical device litigation, the law offices of Schmidt & Clark, LLP, are not currently filing a intragastric balloon class action lawsuit. We are only filing individual claims for injured parties and their families. If you’ve been injured after weight-loss surgery with a stomach balloon, you may be entitled to compensation to assist with medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Have There Been Any Settlements?

Intragastric balloons have only been on the U.S. market a short time (the ReShape Balloon and Apollo Orbera Intragastric Balloon System were approved by the FDA in 2015), and injury reports associated with these devices are only just now emerging. Therefore, there have been no reports of settlement offers from ReShape or Apollo. However, as more lawsuits are filed, the greater the likelihood the manufacturers will be forced to settle some or all of the cases.

Do I Have an Intragastric Balloon Lawsuit?

The Medical Device Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in intragastric balloon lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you had an injury after weight-loss surgery with an intragastric balloon, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Breast Implant Class Action Lawsuit

Breast Implants

Women across the U.S. are filing lawsuits against manufacturers of breast implants alleging problems including cancer, implant rupture, skin rash, metal poisoning from leaking silicone and muscle pain.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one suffered complications with a breast implant, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

Breast augmentation surgery has been the #1 cosmetic procedure in the U.S. for more than a decade. However, what many women fail to consider before deciding to get implants are the serious health risks involved. Defective breast implants can rupture, tear or leak, which can have serious medical consequences.

Breast Implant Cancer FDA Warning

Saline and silicone breast implants have been linked to a rare type of blood cancer known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), according to an FDA Warning issued in January 2011. The agency indicated that it was aware of at least 60 cases of ALCL in women who had breast augmentation surgery. As a result of these problems, FDA required implant manufacturers Allergan Inc. and Mentor Corp. to update label warnings on their products alerting the public and medical community about the increased risk of cancer with breast implants.

ALCL Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of anaplastic large cell lymphoma include:

  • Fever
  • Backache
  • Swelling of lymph nodes
  • Loss of appetite
  • Night sweats
  • Tiredness

Complications of Breast Augmentation

  • Implant Rupture
  • Capsular Contracture (implant too tight)
  • Leaking Implant
  • Infection
  • Toxic shock syndrome
  • Implant failure
  • Explosion
  • Removal surgery
  • Revision surgery
  • Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lupus
  • Scleroderma
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Scleroderma
  • Neurological Diseases
  • Rheumatological Problems
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Esophageal Motility
  • Raynaud’s Syndrome
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Systemic Fungus
  • Sjogren’s Syndrome
  • Breast pain
  • Upper or lower back pain
  • Chemical sensitivity
  • Muscle pain and/or stiffness
  • Fatigue
  • Hair loss
  • Achy or swollen joints
  • Rash
  • Anemia
  • Sensitivity to sunlight
  • Kidney problems
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Fever
  • Difficulty swallowing and/or breathing
  • Death
  • And more

Are Lawsuits Being Filed?

Yes. There are currently a number of lawsuits pending against breast implant manufacturers:

  • In 2012, an Arizona woman filed a lawsuit (PDF) against Allergan, alleging that she suffered a number of complications from Natrelle silicone breast implants, including neurological problems and vision loss. Plaintiff received the implants in 2009 and was subsequently required to undergo a bilateral mastectomy due to breast cancer. She alleges that Allergan Natrelle breast implants were defectively designed and also claims that she was unwittingly enrolled in a safety study without consent.
  • A Seattle woman filed a lawsuit (case no. 2:16-cv-07316-DMG) in September 2016 against Mentor Worldwide LLC and its parent company, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., alleging that the companies failed to follow requirements imposed by the FDA in connection with Mentor’s premarket approval application. The suit also accuses the manufacturers of failing to warn of the potential health risks of breast implant surgery.
  • A product liability lawsuit filed in California in February 2017 alleges that breast implants sold by Johnson & Johnson’s Mentor subsidiary are defective and prone to leaks. The complaint was filed by Plaintiff Rexine Mize, who claims that leaking breast implants caused her severe muscle pain, nausea and other health problems.

Can I Participate in a Class Action?

There are currently several class action lawsuits pending on behalf of victims of defective breast implants. Settlements are currently being handled for Dow Corning breast implants for Class 5 claimants, in addition to cases involving implants that contain silicone gel for Class 7 claimants. Our lawyers will be able to explain the requirements needed to participate in each of these class action lawsuits.

Do I Qualify to File a Claim?

You may be eligible to file a breast implant lawsuit if you had an illness or a loved one died after receiving a breast implant made by:
• Dow Corning Corporation
• Inamed
• Cox-Uphoff
• McGhan, Mentor, CUI or Bioplast
• Baxter Health Care
• Mentor
• 3M Corporation
• Bristol-Meyer Squibb

FDA Update on Breast Implant ALCL Link

March 21, 2017 – The FDA has updated its understanding on the risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) with breast implants, stating that the cancer is more likely to occur in women whose implants have textured surfaces. As of February 1, 2017, the agency has received at least 359 medical device reports (MDRs) of BIA-ALCL, including 9 deaths. The vast majority of these incidents occurred in women with textured breast implants, according to the FDA.

Do I Have a Breast Implant Class Action Lawsuit?

The Class Action Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in breast implant lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you suffered problems as the result of a defective breast implant, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

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