Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits now part of a Multi-District Litigation
Women filing federal Yaz Side Effects Lawsuits will have cases automatically transferred to Multi-District Litigation
Hundreds of women suffering from serious side effects after taking the birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have filed Yasmin lawsuits. Recently these federal lawsuits were coordinated before a single federal court and judge in Illinois. The coordination procedure is known as Multi-District Litigation (MDL). The purpose of an MDL is to promote efficiency and economy by transferring all pending federal cases throughout the country that deal with a similar issue (such as injuries relating to the use Yaz and Yasmin birth control) to one judge. The Yaz Multi-District Litigation lawsuits are not class action lawsuits rather they are part of a mass tort, meaning that each individual is able to bring their own claim rather than having one person who sues on behalf of all women making claims.
Chief U.S. District Judge David R. Herndon, of the United States District Court of the Southern District of Illinois, is overseeing the Yaz and Yasmin MDL, which has been entitled In re: Yasmin and Yaz (Drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (master docket number 09-2100). Due to this recent case coordination, any federal lawsuit that is filed going forward involving a Yaz injury will likely be brought underneath the umbrella of this MDL along with hundreds of other similar cases. This means that if you file a federal lawsuit concerning injuries allegedly related to Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, your lawsuit will also likely be transferred to the Yaz MDL. Additionally, pursuant to a recent Case Management Order (CMO) entered by the Court to promote efficiency and economy, any new plaintiffs can file their individual cases directly in the MDL proceeding, instead of having to file in their home state and wait for a transfer to the MDL.
California Yaz Lawyer Appointed to Multi-District Litigation Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee
In the MDL, Judge Herndon has appointed a Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, which will be responsible for conducting and coordinating pretrial proceedings in the litigation. In an order issued by the Court on November 10, 2009, Judge Herndon appointed Yaz Lawyer A. J. De Bartolomeo to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. Along with the other committee members, Ms. De Bartolomeo will serve as a spokesperson for all plaintiffs at pretrial proceedings and in response to any inquiries by the Court.
Injured by Yaz or Yasmin? Free and Confidential Consultation
Our Yaz lawyers represent people from across the country who were injured by Yaz or Yasmin birth control medication. If you or someone you know was injured by these medications, you may have a legal right to pursue financial compensation for your injuries or other damages. Fill out the form to the right or call (866) 981-4800 for a free confidential consultation concerning your possible Yaz lawsuit.
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Yaz Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if I want to speak with a Yasmin and Yaz attorney?
A: Fill out the form above on the right side of the page or call our toll-free number (866) 981-4800 for a free consultation with our Yasmin & Yaz attorneys.
Q: How much will Girard Gibbs charge me?
A: Nothing. Our Yaz and Yasmin attorneys do not charge our clients up front for bringing a Yaz lawsuit.
Q: How can a Yaz and Yasmin attorney help me?
A: If you or a loved one were injured as a result of taking Yaz or Yasmin, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and our Yaz and Yasmin attorneys may be able to help with a Yaz Lawsuit.
Q: What are Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are prescription birth control pills. Yaz has also been indicated to treat symptoms of PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) as well as moderate acne. However, the FDA recently found that some of the Yaz advertisements were misleading and overstated the benefits of the pill. (See the FDA Yaz Warning Letters)
Q: What are the differences between Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are combination birth controls that use the hormones estrogen and progrestin. All three birth controls use the progestin hormone known as drospirenone, or drsp. Yasmin (generic Ocella) was the original birth control pill to use drospirenone. Yaz is similar to Yasmin and Ocella except that it uses less estrogen and uses a 24/4 day cycle, while Yasmin and Ocella are 21/7 day cycle birth contol pills.
Q: Who makes Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and originally developed by Berlex Laboratories, which is now owned by Bayer.
