Denture Cream Class Action: Fixodent and Poligrip Lawsuits Consolidated in MDL
A panel of U.S. judges has agreed to centralize all federal denture cream lawsuits against the makers of Super Poligrip and Fixodent in a Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). Although the cases will all be consolidated and handled in a manner similar to how a denture cream class action lawsuit would be handled during discovery, the lawsuits will still remain individual claims and if they do not settle or resolve during pretrial litigation, they will be returned back to the original courts where they were filed for trial.
The denture cream poisoning lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals throughout the country who are pursuing potential zinc poisoning lawsuits over injuries caused by use of Fixodent or Super Poligrip adhesives. As cases are filed in federal courts throughout the country, they will be transferred to the MDL, which was centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida before U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga.
According to the Transfer Order issued June 9, 2009:
On the basis of the papers filed and hearing session held, we find that these actions involve common questions of fact and centralization under Section 1407 in the Southern District of Florida will serve the convenience of the parties and witnesses and promote the just and efficient conduct of this litigation. These actions share questions of fact arising out of the allegation that the levels of zinc contained in certain brands of denture cream can cause copper deficiency and neurological injuries. Centralization under Section 1407 will eliminate duplicative discovery; prevent inconsistent pretrial rulings; and conserve the resources of the parties, their counsel and the judiciary.
While the cases are only consolidated and coordinated for pretrial litigation, most people equate an MDL with being a class action for the denture cream lawsuits. However, the cases will remain individual claims and will be judged independently.
DENTURE CREAM CLASS ACTION LAWYERS
If you, a friend or family member have been diagnosed with zinc poisoning after using Fixodent, Super Poligrip or other types of adhesives, contact our lawyers to determine if compensation may be available through a denture cream class action suit. Symptoms of denture cream poisoning could include:
- Paralysis
- Numbness
- Loss of Sensation
- Tingling or Pain in Hands or Feet
- Muscle Weakness
- Loss of Balance
- Difficulty Walking
- Unexplained Pain or Weakness
