January 5, 2012. The first Yaz trial which was set to begin next week has been postponed in an effort to reach a settlement of the claims. Judge David Herndon has appointed a mediator to work with the parties to reach a settlement. There have been more than 10,000 suits filed in the multi-district Litigation.
Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Beyaz Lawsuits
Yaz is a combination birth control pill containing drospirenone and ehtinyl estradiol. It is prescribed not only for birth control, but also for symptoms of PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and even moderate acne. Unfortunately many serious side effects have been alleged as a result of taking Yaz including:
- Heart Attacks and Strokes
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolisms
- Gallbladder problems
Studies recently published in the British Medical Journal have found that women taking birth control with the hormone drospirenone (which includes Yaz and Yasmin) have a three-fold or two-fold risk of developing serious blood clots than women taking other types of birth control.
There are currently more than 25,000 cases pending in U.S. state and federal courts. Approximately 6,000 Yaz or Yasmin lawsuits are proceeding in multi-district litigation with the first bellwether trial scheduled for January 2012.
If you would like additional information regarding Yaz or Yasmin please contact us at 622-3344.
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