Bayer Now Settling Yaz / Yasmin Lawsuits

Bayer Healthcare reports that it has reached agreements to settle Yaz and Yasmin deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism lawsuits brought by at least 70 women. Over the next few months it is expected that many more deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism cases will be settled and finally women will achieve the justice and financial compensation they deserve.

Earlier in the week, the judge ordered that the bell-wether trials been postponed until further notice. The bell-wether trials were scheduled for April 2012 and now are moved out to June 2012.

Bayer Healthcare continues to face about 11,300 additional Yaz / Yasmin injury claims in federal court by women who have suffered serious and fatal injuries, allegedly caused by their popular birth control pills. Bayer has indicated that they are continuing to consider settling lawsuits on a case-by-case basis. Women injured by Yaz / Yasmin birth control drugs are pursuing financial compensation from Bayer through a Yaz lawsuit or Yasmin lawsuit, alleging that the drug maker failed to adequately warn about the increased risk of blood clots and other serious injuries.

The allegations are focused on the side effects of drospirenone, a new synthetic type of progestin that is used in the oral contraceptives in combination with estrogen. Drospirenone was first introduced in Yasmin birth control by Berlex Laboratories, which was later acquired by Bayer Healthcare. Yaz is an updated version of the birth control pill, and Bayer recently introduced a third variation, marketed as Beyaz, which also includes a folate supplement. Several medical studies have suggested that women taking Yaz or other drospirenone-based birth control pills face an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and sudden death.

Recently the FDA released a report that suggested drospirenone birth control pills may increase the risk of blood clots by 75% over older birth control pills. They also doubled the risk of thrombo-embolism and strokes in users who were new to birth control, with some health problems appearing in less than three months after women started using Yaz / Yasmin birth control pills.

Earlier this year, the federal judge presiding over all Yaz lawsuits filed in U.S. District Courts throughout the United States ordered Bayer and plaintiffs’ lawyers to engage in Yaz settlement negotiations before the first cases are submitted to a jury.

Known as bellwethers, those early trial dates are often used to facilitate discussions to settle other lawsuits, and may help the parties gauge how juries are likely to respond to evidence that is likely to be introduced in multiple cases.

Generic versions of Yaz and Yasmin are also now available from other manufacturers, including Ocella, Gianvi, Loryna, Safyral, Syeda and Zarah.

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Yasmin Side Effects Attorney | Birth Control Pill Injury Legal Help

Yasmin Side Effects Attorney

One set of contraceptive pills – Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella – have been found to have particularly dangerous side effects. These drugs are marketed under different names, but are chemically the same. The problem lies primarily with their key chemical ingredient, Drospirenone.

Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella combine estrogen with the synthetic progestin Drospirenone. No other oral contraceptive (or birth control pill) contains Drospirenone. The combination of chemicals in Yasmin, Yaz, Ocella and now Beyaz can cause very serious and sometimes deadly side effects.

Severe Yasmin Side Effects

Blood Clots – Evidence suggests that women taking the contraceptive Yasmin may run a higher risk of dangerous blood clots than those using older birth-control pills.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – This is a blood clot within a deep vein, usually in the legs, the pelvis, and sometimes the arms. This is a very painful condition that can lead to a pulmonary embolism (PE) and can ultimately cause death in some cases, if not cause further painful complications.

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) – This blockage of the pulmonary artery is usually a result of deep vein thrombosis. One will experience complications when breathing, heart palpitations, and chest pain. If left untreated, PE can cause circulatory issues, collapse, and even sudden death.

Gallbladder Problems - The hormones in the Yasmin birth control pills may increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement. This process can create gallstones, which can cause serious problems.

Less Serious Side Effects

Numbness, weakness, or confusion. One may also experience a sinus-like headache that can also lead to speech, balance, and vision problems.
Migraine headaches that may change in severity and pattern.
Chest pain and nausea may suddenly develop.
Breast lumps that suddenly appear, as do stomach pain, jaundice (skin or eyes become yellowish in color), or loss of appetite.
Mood changes, depression, or changes in sleep pattern.

The Makers of Yasmin Failed To Warn Women

The current warnings on the Yasmin label do not fully explain these potentially fatal risks. Although Yasmin has not been officially recalled by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has issued a warning to Bayer AG and ordered them to withdraw misleading adsvertising.

Thousands of women have sued Bayer, which makes Yaz, due to the serious side effects listed above. If you’re interested in finding out if you are eligible to participate in a Yasmin Lawsuit / Yaz Lawsuit or have any questions regarding side effects from Yaz please contact McEwen Law Firm Today by calling 1-800-732-3070 . Remember – you don’t pay a dime unless we recover compensation for you.

Bayer Now Settling Yaz / Yasmin Lawsuits