QUESTION

How Long Will It Take To Settle Fresenius Lawsuits Over Granuflo and NaturaLyte Dialysis Treatments?

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Thousands of lawsuits are being pursued in courts nationwide on behalf of individuals who suffered a heart attack or cardiac arrest after dialysis treatment where certain Fresenius acid concentrates were used. However, the litigation remains at an early stage, with the first trial dates not expected to begin until early 2016. Therefore, it is likely to still be some time before the first settlements are reached for injuries caused by side effects of GranuFlo or NaturaLyte.

Although Fresenius knew or should have known for years that there is a substantial risk of cardiac arrest, heart attack or death during dialysis where GranuFlo or NaturaLyte were used, the first warnings were not provided to the public until May 2012.

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In November 2011, the company issued an internal memo about the risk of problems with GranuFlo and Naturalyte, which convert to bicarbonate at a higher-than-expected level, requiring close monitoring of dialysis patient’s bicarbonate buffer prescriptions to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.

While this information was provided to the company’s own clinics, no such warnings were provided to other clinics until March 2012.

The FDA subsequently issued an alert to the medical community in May 2012, and classified Fresenius’ actions as a NaturaLyte and Granuflo recall.

The first Fresenius dialysis lawsuits were filed following these warnings, and the number of cases continues to increase, as more people realize that an injury or death suffered by a loved one during dialysis may have been caused by GranuFlo or Naturalyte.

Although Fresenius has not given any indication that they intend to settle NaturaLyte and GranuFlo lawsuits in the immediate future, our lawyers feel confident that following pretrial proceedings, and maybe after a series of “bellwether” trials, the company will begin to negotiate settlements. Otherwise, the company will face hundreds, and possible thousands, of individual trials in courts throughout the United States.

Amounts of Naturalyte, GranuFlo Settlements

At this stage in the Fresenius dialysis litigation, it is impossible to predict the amount that individuals or families may recovery for their Fresenius injury lawsuit or dialysis treatment wrongful death lawsuit.

Any negotiations to settle Fresenius lawsuits will be based on the individual circumstances of the case and what a jury is likely to award in damages.

If a lawsuit proceeds to trial, a jury will consider the nature of the claimed injury, the severity of the damage and the economic impact of the Fresenius injury. Some of the common factors that a jury may consider include:

  • The extent and duration of the injury suffered following use of GranuFlo or NaturaLyte during dialysis treatment;
  • The effect that the Fresenius dialysis injury had on the overall physical and mental health or well-being of the plaintiff;
  • The pain and mental anguish suffered in the past and which will likely be suffered in the future;
  • The amount of any past or future medical expenses caused by the injury or any funeral expenses related to a loved one who passed away due to GranuFlo or Naturalyte;
  • Any lost wages or loss of earning capacity.

FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A FRESENIUS SETTLEMENT

The dialysis treatment lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential claims for individuals and families throughout the United States who may be entitled to financial compensation or a settlement for any of the following injuries that may have been caused by GranuFlo or Naturalyte use in recent years:

  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Sudden Death

To review a potential case or determine if you, a friend or family member may be entitled to a Fresenius settlement, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.

Austin Kirk

Last Updated September 15, 2014
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  • Angela says:

    I am dialysis patient and have recently developed a heart condition that was not shown on a echo 2 years ago and am wondering if the was a cause of dialysis.

    Posted on May 20, 2013 at 9:22 pm

  • Pete says:

    I am a dialysis patient I have been complaining about my blood pressure dropping very low on the day’s I do dialysis but have not been able to get a straight answer the doctor keeps telling me its a side affect of the phosphorous binder I’m taking but it only happens on the day’s I dialyze is this something I should be concerned about I’m a patient at Fresenius

    Posted on March 24, 2014 at 2:56 pm

  • eric says:

    to the gentleman whos blood pressure is dropping low yes please be concerned sir that happened to my mom and a couple months later she had a massive dialysis heart attack I am not trying to scare you but please be aware.

    Posted on March 29, 2014 at 3:18 pm

  • Art A. says:

    Yes it is true about the low blood pressure during dialysis. My father’s BP was 80 over 50 which left him in a comatose condition very scary it happened more then once.

    Posted on July 11, 2014 at 5:29 pm

  • tomeka says:

    my mom died due to this. and you would think they would try to do something for the family members but I do know that money won’t bring my mom back, but I do think they should pay

    Posted on March 17, 2015 at 5:58 pm

  • Brandon says:

    Mom also died from this and they should pay for this killing people love ones.

    Posted on March 28, 2015 at 7:37 pm

  • shan says:

    My mom passed away at dialysis while hooked up to this awful medicine. Nothing will ever bring her back to me and my sisters., This drug need to be taken off the market!

    Posted on May 26, 2015 at 10:41 am

  • tracy says:

    My husband was in the hospital and was told that his kidneys had failed and he needed to be put on dialysis. They put a stint in him and he was given 2 dialysis treatments in 2 days and died less then 24 hours after 2nd dialysis and I was told he died from a heart attack.

    Posted on June 11, 2015 at 11:05 am

  • Nita says:

    Amen to the post regard mom transition. My sisters and I accep God better plan 2009 and understanding she’s not here flesh tone is hurtful!! But God has advised me HE WILL DELIVERER THROUGH THIS WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT. My mommie-I will see her on Glory road; these companies got to pay behind deadly/hurtful substance!!

    Posted on July 14, 2015 at 8:14 am

  • Demetri says:

    My mom died at dialysis from a massive heart attack due to this also. March 28, 2008. It devastated my family.

    Posted on August 22, 2015 at 6:01 am

  • johnetta says:

    This stuff killed my mom 12 hours after leaving dialysis. She had a massive heart attack on the phone with me. I lost everything on 4/28/2009. No amount of money can bring her back but I do believe people should be compensated for there error.

    Posted on September 16, 2015 at 8:37 pm

  • Danny says:

    2010 my mom had a massive stroke all while on dialysis machine.she died two weeks later.

    Posted on September 20, 2015 at 3:33 pm

  • jglenn says:

    My mother passed due to complications after a 6 hr. treatment where she fainted when she returned home . This resulted in emergency surgery where she died. Fresenius was aware of the affects of this on my mother. We are a military family and my mother was a strong woman . She raise three children while my father was serving this county during multiple tours in Vietnam. She is greatly missed and did not deserve to die this way.

    Posted on September 25, 2015 at 2:39 pm

  • Stande says:

    My Mom died on the dialysis bed during dialysis treatment…heart attack. 10-14-2010 I miss her so…

    Posted on October 28, 2015 at 3:22 pm

  • Linda says:

    My mother passed away within an hour after a treatment; she told her attendant she wasn’t feeling well, by the time he got back with a glass of water, she was in full cardiac arrest. March 2012, the month the FDA finally decided to pull the product off the market.

    Posted on November 6, 2015 at 10:57 pm

  • Ernie says:

    My mother called us that her blood pressure was high during dialysis and that she was being taken to the hospital as a precaution. We arrived minutes later my mother had gone into cardiac arrest. She went into a coma and never came out of it . Prior to her having her heart attack, she had been to her cardiologist and was told her heart was fine. It’s a shame that we lost our mom in 2009 due to the negligence of these dialysis centers using these recalled solutions.

    Posted on November 17, 2015 at 8:52 pm

  • Pam says:

    My Mom was started on dialysis in the hospital in 2010. After dialysis she complained of feeling ill. Loose stools, low BP. She died in ICU, cardiac arrest. My life has not been the same since I lost my Mom. She has great grandchildren she should have been able to see. I am appalled they are still using granuflo.

    Posted on December 2, 2015 at 3:53 am

  • Theresa says:

    I lost my 46 year old husband after receiving a dialysis treatment he died a massive heart attack the next day. This horrible stuff left my 13 year old son without a father and I lost the love of my life.

    Posted on December 4, 2015 at 12:03 am

  • Gary says:

    My father had three heart attacks 1 at dialysis two at the hospital where he was put on a life support system and never recovered because of that awful drug

    Posted on December 13, 2015 at 9:38 pm

  • Christina says:

    My husband passed away in 2008 suddenly the day after his dialysis treatment from a heart attack. He was 38 years young. He had no history of heart problems. My children lost their father and I was left to raise four small girls alone. People need to start asking questions about side effects and complications. Treat the whole person not just the renal disease. My prayers are with each of you that are facing heartache and death art the hands of pharmaceutical companies and negligence.

    Posted on December 17, 2015 at 10:06 pm

  • toni says:

    My mom passed away in 2012 ,she was on dialysis for ten years.It hurts because during dialysis she pulled it out of her arm numerous times.Their solution was to bind her to the hospital bed in a comatose state and did the dialysis. My mom died after receiving a final dialysis on the way to a nursing home for recovery. My family has never been the same the last time all five children have been together was her funeral.This company has torn apart my family and our existance.They murdered while profitting off a dangerous drug.They should pay dearly.

    Posted on January 6, 2016 at 12:11 am

  • Tag says:

    My mom died 12-24-2011 of a heart attack and a stroke while at dialysis. She had no heart issues ever. She started these treatments in June of 2011 and from that point her health went swiftly downhill. She suffered panic attacks and problems breathing during treatments and several times complete memory loss of even being at dialysis. I consider the pharmaceutical company murderers and the medical field guilty of stupidity for not seeing what people were going thru and questioning why.

    Posted on January 19, 2016 at 4:54 pm

  • mary says:

    My mom had three heart attacks while on the machine then had a massive heart attack in my living room and died after receiving dialysis treat a couple of hours ago. she was so young only 50.

    Posted on January 26, 2016 at 5:34 am

  • Joanne says:

    My mam had a massive stroke,3 hours after dyalist,3 moths later doctor stopped dyalist and died 2 weeks later

    Posted on January 28, 2016 at 7:22 pm

  • roxanne says:

    My husband passed away suddenly while on a dialysis machine.. It has been a very difficult time moving on without him..I always did believe they did something to him.. It happened to suddenly..

    Posted on February 9, 2016 at 5:24 pm

  • Shayne says:

    My father died in 2008.Every time he would go thru his Dialysis treatments I would call and ask the hospital how he was doing and they would tell me he was put into a drug induced coma do to heart arythmias they said for some reason it was causing him a lot of pain so they drugged him.He died after a couple of treatments.He never had heart problems before.They told us he had a massive heart attack that led to a massive stroke.Im exhausted mentally and financially tring to get representation.Im his son he has a surviving wife who is now incapacitated due to our loss of him.I cant obtain the medical records only she can.I don’t even think that shes aware of a law suit.She wont speek to me at all or her 11 year old grandchild it just is too painful for her.Our family has been Ripped apart by this tradgedy.

    Posted on February 18, 2016 at 5:44 am

  • Helen says:

    My husband’s heart stopped beating right after being unhooked from dialysis. I got a call saying he died within 10 minutes of being taken off the machine, and they said they don’t know what happened. How am I ever going to be at peace not knowing what happened or why.

    Posted on February 25, 2016 at 2:53 pm

  • Candace says:

    My mother also died because of this

    Posted on February 29, 2016 at 5:08 pm

  • Timothy says:

    My mom was on dialysis for sometime in her health gradually went down and she was put on the new kidney last and when she got to the top of the list they told her that they could not do the kidney transplant because her heart was too weak later she had a series of strokes then she died from a heart attack at the hospital and she was on this medicine

    Posted on March 1, 2016 at 3:04 pm

  • Shan says:

    Its so sad seeing these post,. They are all so very similar. As I posted above, my dear mother passed away in 2008 while hooked up to the dialysis machine. I miss her every day. This upcoming settlement will bring closure to my family as the company will finally acknowledge fault. With the recent updates online I was wondering if anyone here has received anything in the mail about an offer with a deadline to reply by July 2016?. I saw where the case is supposed to settle for $250M and divided by tiers,. Can anyone shed light on this? Our attorney only said we will be getting letters in the mail within the next few weeks/months.

    Posted on March 2, 2016 at 8:13 pm

  • miriam says:

    My Mom, died July 2004, she was a dialysis patient for 2 years; she was on the machine when she passed. The ironic thing about it is; they would bottom her out from time time. “Bottom out” is when they would take her off the machine too fast. Scary to say the least. She hated the process but understood it would keep her alive or did it. they become a shell of themselves, not wanting to do anything after the treatment; then on to the next which didn’t give them a quality of life.I Miss Her so Much!

    Posted on March 5, 2016 at 2:19 pm

  • Latrese says:

    My mother passed away also due to these horrible drugs she was given at dialysis since 2003 to 2010. My heart and prayers goes out to all of you bc their life was priceless. I’m just trying to understand how 250k will be divided amongst 18,000 families. That makes no sense to me. Somebody please help me understand this and how they came up with the figures. It’s hard I really miss my mother!.

    Posted on March 10, 2016 at 4:36 pm

  • Martha says:

    I was told that I wasn’t going to get a settlement my husband pass April 2012 the dialysis center that he was attending didn’t have the Granuflo I was very disgusted with that.

    Posted on March 12, 2016 at 1:20 pm

  • Belinda says:

    My dad died June 2008 24 hours after a dialysis treatment in a clinic that used Granuflo. He never suffered a stroke or heart attack but died from sudden cardiac arrest.

    Posted on March 17, 2016 at 4:26 pm

  • belinda says:

    My dad also died from dialysis. I received the same news about the settlement as noted above.

    Posted on March 17, 2016 at 4:29 pm

  • Eric says:

    My wife passed away in January of 2012 2 hours after dialysis. When I found out that the drug granuflo was used in her dialysis and then recalled 2 months later I immediately contacted a lawyer to find out what I can do, they told me that there was a lawsuit against the manufacturer of granuflo and I added my name to the list.

    Posted on March 20, 2016 at 12:02 pm

  • Marilyn says:

    It is not final yet. I do not think the lawyers are going to accept this offer.If they do they sold out.I think it will go to a jury trial.Keep the faith.

    Posted on March 21, 2016 at 6:55 am

  • Stacy says:

    My mom passed due to this…

    Posted on March 23, 2016 at 2:35 pm

  • Crescena says:

    Replying to your comment, the money is not going to divide between each family so everyone is not going to be the same.

    Posted on March 25, 2016 at 12:21 am

  • Keith says:

    Me and three of my siblings lost our mother (mommy) to these same causes,my mom was on dialysis due to failing kidneys in 2009,when we became aware that she needed a transplant the children immediately asked her health care providers to test us for donation consideration. My youngest brother was a perfect match,prior to the actual transplant surgery our mother’s health became worse passing out in public numerous times heart attacks, she was finally given the OK by her doctors to undergo the surgery.my brother went under the knife to help our mother live longer his efforts and love as a son for his mother was thwarted by these same poisonous drugs that the frensinuis clinics used and sold to other clinics,and kept secret that they were harmful and deadly to many patients that underwent these torturous treatments only to be subjected to strokes,comas,massive heart attacks, in our families case all of the aformentioned culminating to our mothers death in 2014.we are represented by a law firm in Alabama which keeps us informed of any and all proceedings in and out of court,the initial settlement offer is an insult to the sufferers and families of this unexcusable act of greed by the distributers of that poison which caused our family and countless others to have their loved one harmed or killed because of their greed for money. The 250,000,000 settlement offer is contingent on a 97 percent acceptance of the plantiffs of the multi-district litigation that is before the federal court in Boston Massachusetts…our lawyers have informed us via -email that the full settlement offer is not yet detailed, they will not accept any offer on our behalf unless we approve it,the 97-percent agreement of the parties has to be reached by july.the responsible company /companies should no longer be able to practice such business ever again, they have taken advantage of the trust of too many citizens of our society and should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

    Posted on April 4, 2016 at 3:44 pm

  • Keith says:

    Me and three of my siblings lost our mother (mommy) to these same causes,my mom was on dialysis due to failing kidneys in 2009,when we became aware that she needed a transplant the children immediately asked her health care providers to test us for donation consideration. My youngest brother was a perfect match,prior to the actual transplant surgery our mother’s health became worse passing out in public numerous times heart attacks, she was finally given the OK by her doctors to undergo the surgery.my brother went under the knife to help our mother live longer his efforts and love as a son for his mother was thwarted by these same poisonous drugs that the frensinuis clinics used and sold to other clinics,and kept secret that they were harmful and deadly to many patients that underwent these torturous treatments only to be subjected to strokes,comas,massive heart attacks, in our families case all of the aformentioned culminating to our mothers death in 2014.we are represented by a law firm in Alabama which keeps us informed of any and all proceedings in and out of court,the initial settlement offer is an insult to the sufferers and families of this unexcusable act of greed by the distributers of that poison which caused our family and countless others to have their loved one harmed or killed because of their greed for money. The 250,000,000 settlement offer is contingent on a 97 percent acceptance of the plantiffs of the multi-district litigation that is before the federal court in Boston Massachusetts…our lawyers have informed us via -email that the full settlement offer is not yet detailed, they will not accept any offer on our behalf unless we approve it,the 97-percent agreement of the parties has to be reached by july.the responsible company /companies should no longer be able to practice such business ever again, they have taken advantage of the trust of too many citizens of our society and should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

    Posted on April 4, 2016 at 3:52 pm

  • Shan says:

    New Information*

    We received the letter about the 97% a few days ago. We have decided to Agree (Opt In) to the settlement agreement. I only pray 97% or more Agree also so this can be all behind us. We’ve been going through this since 2008. Ready for closure.

    Posted on April 6, 2016 at 9:56 pm

  • Josephine says:

    when my mom was diagnosed I cried uncontrollably
    The doctor didn’t understand why I was so upset n
    It was because I did not know much about the disease
    The Doctor assure me that with dialysis my mom will live longer but my mom didn’t last 2 years January
    2012 my mom passed had a cardiac arrest after20hrs
    Of the machine … I still want my mom!!!! I miss my mom every passing day these people took everything I had from me …. I had never understand my mom’s death I thought I was staying on top of all her medication n her diet I kept asking God WHY not knowing its some negligence of some people I thank God this is out of the market.

    Posted on April 10, 2016 at 6:06 am

  • Charles says:

    My dad die 3 hours after treatment. They should pay dearly.good luck to all and I’m sorry for your loss.

    Posted on April 11, 2016 at 12:59 am

  • Charles says:

    My dad die 3 hours after treatment. They should pay dearly.good luck to all and I’m sorry for your loss.

    Posted on April 11, 2016 at 12:59 am

  • Kevin says:

    My brother had a fatal heart attack while receiving dialysis they should pay a lot and they have never said anything about being sorry for what they did/ taking my only sibling away from me.

    Posted on April 20, 2016 at 10:02 am

  • Johnny says:

    They killed my mother and they have to pay big

    Posted on April 27, 2016 at 1:58 pm

  • Tracy says:

    No amount of money is adequate compensation for a loved one’s death! I lost my mother due to Fresenius negligence, like so many others have. And, to add insult to injury they have been allowed to settle for a measly 250,000,000. I would’nt even consider being a part of the 97% to accept the settlement. Its ridiculous!

    Posted on May 4, 2016 at 11:50 am

  • Carie says:

    My dad was on dialysis for 6 years. He was given both granuflo and naturalyte during his dialysis treatments. He left behind 7 children and a wife (our mom) in 2012, after he went into the hospital to have a simple procedure done that had something to do with him being a dialysis patient, but went into cardiac arrest during the surgery. As a result, he passed away the following day. Six months prior to his untimely death, he suffered from a stroke. Though no amount of money will ease the pain and suffering that my family has endured everyday since his death, I think Fresenius should be held liable for such horrible negligence and pay not just my family, but all families that has been affected by this matter. $250,000,000 is definitely not a reasonable amount to offer the love ones of the victims. Therefore, my family and I will definitely NOT agree to such a ridiculous offer. May God bless each and every one of us to get the justice we deserve.

    Posted on May 12, 2016 at 1:21 am

  • Veronica says:

    This drug murdered our father. This was an unexpected death. He went in to have a simple procedure and went into cardiac arrest. Then they think $250,000,000 will make us jump on the bandwagon. I don’t think so.. I know money cant bring any of the patients back or assist with the pain but it will definitely make them think again about how they have affected many lives with this drug. The families has suffered great lost losing love ones to a untimely death.

    Posted on May 17, 2016 at 4:31 pm

  • patricia says:

    I truly understand these stories of everyone lost….I, lost my mom 2004 from taking one of these medication. The Bottom Out story, I heard so many times from my mother. It want bring her back but I’m ready for them to settle these cases. She was only 59 years old. My life hasn’t been the same since she has pass. Everyday I think of her, and to know it was at the hands of this company that caused all the sadness within my family. still waiting on closer

    Posted on May 28, 2016 at 2:54 pm

  • Bob says:

    I understand all of your frustrations and pain, I also have lost someone while they were on dialysis but for those of you whose parents who were on dialysis for “10 years” you maybe real disapointed when you discover that this horrible medicie probably wasnt the cause of their death or injury. This type of med don’t usually get administered for 10 years before it does harm.
    Also for the ladies who lost her mom at 45 and she had to step up to the plate, and be the “Head” of the family, that’s the natural progression of life. As bad as it is to lose a parent , I know I lost my mother at 1 one, dad at 25. But more importantly I lost my husband he was 43 and the main provider of our family he had a wife and four young children ff you lose your houses and your cars because you lost a parent as an adult why should anybody responsible for that but you!! Not that they should not be held responsible for what happened to your parent but how in any kind of way they be responsible you losing your car or your house. What a lot of you are not realizing is that what some of the things you Think you should be compensated for is what is equilateral to frivolous lawsits. And for those of us that have been in this lawsuit for almost 4 years and you just lost your loved one in the last couple of years guess what that company put a warning label on that med in 2012 and if your loved one chose to have particular med administered to them, I promise you they were told of the risks in doing so!!!
    One more thing for the ones that are saying 250 million is not enough after 4 years, it sure sounds a lot better than the nothing we may end up with, do your homework, Frensius netted 15 billon dollars last year alone. If this settlement decent go through i dont have the money to fight this conglomerate company, do you?

    Posted on June 24, 2016 at 8:29 pm

  • Charles says:

    Bob we understand,but for you to go there your wrong.I don’t care about the labels.Any and everyone deserves a settlement, people have been killed. Maybe your only thinking of you.I pray everyone get what they deserve and that’s closer on there loves ones.Bob how would you feel if they left you out for the wolves to eat you all because you don’t see the labels of be Wear,but still you were attacked knowing they could have saved you only by telling, telling, telling you these wolves are deadly!!!!!!! How would you feel????? So Don’t acted like they did no wrong,because these people family needs closer real closer. I hope and pray that all of you get closer for your family, I’m sorry for you lost.Bob wake up and fight with us,your comment should have been more positive and forever understanding.To all I love,may we all get closer keep the faith and pary.my name is Charles and I’m for what is right and they need to pay dearly to every family and everyone.No matter how long it been or labels saying be wear!!! They have took life’s from so many people, life’s matter and we love our family, so Bob don’t you tell me that tha people who pass doing or after 2012 life’s don’t matter,because they do more then ever.No matter if it was today or tomorrow they still need to pay all the family of someone who last a love one,no matter the time or hour but now!!Also anyone who on the machine now you should be paid no matter how long you been on but now!!!!! Bob I lives for what is right,so say to people what you want said to you.If someone tell you to grow up how would you feel???? Love to all bye

    Posted on June 28, 2016 at 4:52 pm

  • Richard says:

    But if we wait 4 more years, how much more will Fresenius have to pay? 500 million, 1 billion? Still peanuts for Fresenius and the ones who run the company now will be long retired. My Dad died over 5 years ago and my Mother is 81 years old. My prayer has always been that she would live long enough to at least recieve SOMETHING from this, she lost her husband of over 50 years. She may not have another 4 years to wait.

    Posted on July 6, 2016 at 8:10 pm

  • robert says:

    Charles
    You may want to re read my comment, not once did I say anybody’s life was not important.
    What I said was if you family member was on dialysis for 10 years it probably wasn’t this medicine that killed them that comment does not indicate they weren’t important only that this probably wasnt why they died .
    Why would you say was only thinkig of my self is it because after the warning labels people still choose to be administered Granuflo/ Natualyte ? You obviously have never actually seen to a dialysis treatment or you would know that if your loved one received this med and had complications / death after March of 2012 they were told of the risk. Again this medicine isn’t something you hold In your hand so it was probly not read off the box there is no box no “Beware” what I’m saying is they were given paper work with the risk and we’re verbally told of the risk and still chose to do so. That Charles is not thinking of myself, that happens to be the law. What you are saying however is someone can take any med for years on end and when they Happen to die its the medicines/ company’s fault and even when they are informed of the risk in writing and told verbally it’s still the company’s fault. The law and common sense says otherwise, does it not?
    Please don’t tell me I was only thinking of myself Charles because I bothered to find out all the legalities before I filed and before I posted here. I also was at several dialysis appointments with my husband whom by the way was never told of the risk and never signed any paperwork stating any risk. According to you however anyone administered this med no mater how long no matter if they knew of the risk this company is still liable. Let me say again I feel for all the families who lost a loved one but do I feel like everyone who filed should be compensated for their loss, if Frensius is legally liable for that loss absolutely, but if thier not how is that rationality fair to those of us that do have legitimate cases?

    Posted on July 8, 2016 at 11:22 am

  • Bob says:

    Charles I hope the families all get CLOSURE also .
    If I a taking a drug that’s going to maintain my life I’m not going to miss the BEWARE SIGNS. When the people who are administering that med are informing (telling) me of those risk I’m not going to miss any of that either. Just for the record I’m not going to get eaten by wolves that I knew were there, you know why Charles I’m not going to be there because I was warned!!
    I never once said that anyone’s life wasn’t important what I said was this company isn’t responsible for a lot of the things on here that people think they are, and one would assume that you are one of those people whose loved one was warned or your loved one past recently, right?
    You feel like everyone on dialysis should be given a settlement , no matter what? That is quit possibly the most ignorant thing I’ve ever heard. You think I need to grow up well Sir Charles you may want to look over a few laws before you post on here and look as Ignorant as most of what you said sounds!!

    Posted on July 15, 2016 at 5:32 pm

  • Sylvia says:

    EVERYONE!! ….LAST TIME I LOOKED WHEN A PERSONS ACTIONS KNOWINGLY CAUSE THE DEATH OF A HUMAN BEING THATS CONSIDERED MURDER!! SO WHY HASNT ANYONE BEEN CHARGED???

    Posted on July 16, 2016 at 6:57 pm

  • Charles says:

    Bob,or Robert! All family deserves closer, Fresenius know they were killing people that’s law! Everyone is some body,families are hurt in more Way’s then you can seem to see.You are agreeing with the company do you work for them! Fresenius only care about money not you,me or no one!They are murders and should be charged in the court of law.Bob,I’m parying for you to find it in your heart to see what is right!you need to understand that I stand for all and every person that have lost a love one or if there on the machine now because,This is not a joke this is real!!! Bob,I ask again are you working for fresenius because you’re saying some good things about them like there right!!Guess what they are murders so live with it!!!!! Every body need closer and the respect that they deserve. Also you do need to grow up and apologize to the people on this log and respect the fact that this company need to be charged with the life’s of people that have been killed,hurt or hurt from losing a love one!!! Respect your self by acknowledging that they have kill many people that we all love not once have anyone been charged but,they still get respect from people like yourself now that’s crazy!!!! I’ll pray for you Bob, To everyone who has lost a love one or been hurt by this company I’m sorry.everyone on this log I love you.I will not be writing any more comments but,I’m here frighting with you most of all I love you all and the ones that’s no longer with us R.I.P! Grow up Bob!

    Posted on July 21, 2016 at 12:33 am

  • jay says:

    You have to prove that the medicine killed the people or person secondly you would have to prove that it was an intentional act before you could scream murder.Fersenuis. is settling so that mean they get away without any harm done to their company.That is not fair to the plaintiffs.

    Posted on July 23, 2016 at 9:40 am

  • J says:

    Reading the comments and i can tell that someone who is working with fresenius is posting on this site

    Posted on July 25, 2016 at 4:03 pm

  • Marquita says:

    Bob You sound stupid !! YOU SOUND LIKE YOU NEVER HAD ANY KIND OF FAMILY LOVE!! Ain’t nobody more important then your Parents flat out! I lost my father to this medicine in 2012. This Company murdered and took my only parent that was alive in me and my kids lives. Your Opinion SUCKS! #SORRYFOREVERONESLOVEONES

    Posted on July 28, 2016 at 6:12 pm

  • terry says:

    Granuflo bellwether trials NEVER happened! They were pushed back till october #Fact

    Posted on August 1, 2016 at 5:10 pm

  • ELLEN says:

    it sounds now that there will be limited results for going forward and being eligible to have a monetary settlement for losing someone due to this drug. The Judge in Mass is deciding which symptom will be the selected affect for someone who suffered. This is what I have been advised.
    The judicial system is not performing properly.

    Posted on August 19, 2016 at 12:55 pm

  • Ellen says:

    I could not possibly see anything in your comments that I agree with. If big pharma continues this way , they will just roll the costs of lawsuits into the price of their drugs and go forward. You must do some research to see how these mass torts are handled. The lawyers benefit more than their clients and the defendants walk away with making millions, using drugs not tested properly, people die, families are very hurt and our justice system oversees it all. Does sound like anything in our system is working very well for people who are constituents of our country. But if you are happy, I guess that is all that matters, not the corruption

    Posted on August 19, 2016 at 1:04 pm

  • D says:

    my mom passed away in 2006 she were taken to the hospital coanyone know aboutmplainit of dizzy and other illness, while she were there,she were still taking dialysis treatment, later in the day her blood pressure were so low, and too ill to go ahead with the treatment, although she were given it anyway she later were placed in intensive care, where she never came back this way, now I have been told that she received the natural lyte and there are certain criteria has to be met to become eligible in settlement,,I believe in my heart and soul, the manufacture was wrong for not letting each omedne know about the meds, so now you wait , hope and pray on this, me myself criteria,notes, recordsetc. God made us all, he knows every case and all about our loved ones, so I am going to leave it up to him, in Jesus name I pray. I miss my mom,she were the best friend I could ever have, just know God is in control, I always remember that song, He GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS..Bless you all

    Posted on August 20, 2016 at 10:55 pm

  • Ola says:

    My case were dismiss because the dialysis clinic told them they didn’t use granuflo. I know for a fact they did. When I went there and asked her why she said they didn’t use it and I said you know you did then she said she work up front she didn’t know what went on in the back where they do dialysis at. I asked her why did she tell them that ya’ll didn’t use granuflo she didn’t answer me. She was the same lady from when my mom was taking dialysis. My mom got sick every time she came from dialysis. Her blood pressure would drop so low she would end up in the hospital. She finally died the next day after she took dialysis. Her dialysis port in her arm started to bleed and the nurse couldn’t stop it , she died the next day.

    Posted on August 23, 2016 at 5:28 am

  • Shemika says:

    I also received this letter stating to opt in for this settlement. But to as insult to injury I was informed that the time frame to be considered to get compensated for the case is 12 hours after the process. This is not in any fashion justice for the people who Jas loss their lives because someone did not feel the need to stop using a product that was no good. The lawyers and judges who have come to this unanimous decision should be ashamed of themselves. This is a slap in the face families have lost apart of themselves when their loved ones were taken away by something that could have been avoided. I am a firm believer that there is a higher power who. One day they will have to answer. So these companies can enjoy it while it last but all things must come to an end. We deserve justice. If a person shot someone and they die 48 hours after they had been shot should they not be charged with murder because they did die before 12 hours???? Case and point

    Posted on August 26, 2016 at 12:03 am

  • Linda says:

    September 17, 2016 I took my loved one to dialysis at the new Albertville, AL Fresenius Clinic last Saturday morning. I got a call two hours later saying for me to go to the Emergency Room. When I got there, the doctor told me that he had died while on the dialysis machine. This man had been on dialysis for over a year with no complications. The day I transferred him to this new clinic, he immediately died. I want to know how I can optain the medical records from the clinic to see what medicines they pumped into him. Any help will be greatly appreciated. These deaths have got to stop. They are killing people instead of helping prolong their lives.

    Posted on September 17, 2016 at 9:01 pm

  • Nathaniel says:

    My mom died to an I miss her so bad

    Posted on September 20, 2016 at 7:24 pm

  • Ron says:

    Linda, Fresenius told me that somehow they had “lost” my late wifes file. I have had to get fire department records for the day she died,and insurance statement of benefits toprove she received dialysis on the day in question and that she died within 24 hours after her treatment. Fresenius will not help you.

    Posted on October 13, 2016 at 11:10 am

  • milton says:

    I suggest Noone opt in for 1500.00 that is a shame. Lawyers know this is dead wrong who are they really for there self I would rather have 0 nothing before I settle for 1500.00 knowing that fresenius drugs killed my love one it’s a joke a smack in the face…..don’t opt in to this people.

    Posted on October 14, 2016 at 6:39 pm

  • Shanda says:

    My mom also. Actually, she went cardiac while I was in room she was on diayalsis and out no wore, started gasping for air, cardiac arrest I was rushed out. But , two later next treatment she went c arrest again and died. Feb2002. 50yr old. She suffered .And us kids her youngest wasjust 18 yrs old are waiting for judgment. Sad.

    Posted on May 3, 2017 at 6:08 pm

  • Susan says:

    So is there any new news with anything all im seeing is old stuff? This has been going on for soo long.. Im waiting on a call back from my lawyer for an update.. My mo. Has been gone 9 years because of this my family and I deserve closure!!!

    Posted on June 29, 2017 at 10:23 am

  • John says:

    My mother was killed in 2014 . There has not been any news as to when the settlements will be sent. In waiting it is my hope the company will grow a heart and revise the settlement amount. They don,t treat their people in Germany with this disrespect.
    I pray we all get meaningful and just closure.

    Posted on October 20, 2017 at 12:09 pm

  • beth says:

    My father had a deadly heart attach about an hour after his treatment ,is there a difference in payments in a death?

    ending heart attack just hers after his treatment

    Posted on November 2, 2017 at 4:11 pm

  • Sherri says:

    My daughter died while being dialized in 2010 leaving behind two small children we are still waiting for some answers . Noone seems to have any answers on The settlement. That’s pretty sad I am pretty sure the lawyers have received their money though.

    Posted on June 1, 2018 at 4:49 am

  • Teresa says:

    Is Anyone out there love one died 36 hours after dialysis.. The lawyer told me my father didn’t have much naturalyte in his system anhis case will only get One Thousand and Five hundred dollars cause it didn’t do any damage they R full of it an they R keeping the rest both products was on recall for causing several harmful things to patrient needing some answer?????do anyone have any feed back to this

    Posted on July 14, 2018 at 1:17 am

  • Edtrina says:

    Just trying to get information on my mom case never got a call are anything I paid for medical records and haven’t heard anything my sign up lawyer was Don Hall I can’t even reach him

    Posted on October 30, 2018 at 2:12 am

  • Amaisha says:

    My brother picked up my mom from dialysis and took her somewhere to get something to eat thru a drive thru. My brother had to leave the drive thru after order the food because my mom passed out. When they made it to the hospital she passed away not even 30 minutes after dialysis and passed away on Jan 2,2008. It was my last year in high school

    Posted on December 15, 2018 at 2:05 am

  • Doris says:

    My father was on dialysis and suffered a heart attack. Granuflo was administered to him thru dialysis treatments. My father passed away in June 2013 in Greenville, Mississippi. Lawyer from that area made contact with my sister who lives there, and she has misplaced attorney info. Contacted Mississippi Attorney General office trying to find name of attorney. IT’S BEEN SIX YEARS WAITING, WHERE IS OUR SETTLEMENT.

    Posted on February 14, 2019 at 9:21 am

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