Lawsuits for Yaz Birth Control Injuries

The Yaz lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. were previously evaluating potential lawsuits for users of the Yasmin or Yaz birth control pill who have suffered serious blood-clot injuries or other problems.

Please note that the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are no longer taking on new cases involving Yaz/Yasmin. The content on this page is provided for informational purposes only.

Yaz, which is nearly identical to Yasmin birth control, is a newer type of oral contraceptive sold by Bayer. It has been aggressively marketed without adequate warnings about serious and potentially life-threatening side effects.

Women may be entitled to financial compensation through a Yaz settlement if they have suffered from a:

Individual lawsuits and Yaz class action lawsuits were being reviewed throughout the United States, and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.

New cases are no longer being accepted by Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. This page is maintained for informational purposes only.

YAZ PROBLEMS

Yaz (droperinone & ethinyl estradiol) is a once-a-day birth control pill that was first approved by the FDA in March 2006 to prevent unwanted pregnancy.  In October 2006, approval was expanded to include treatment of the emotional and physical symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which is a more severe version of PMS that interferes with daily activities.  In January 2007, it was also approved to treat moderate acne in women who already desire birth control.

Known as a combined oral contraceptive, Yaz contains ethinyl estradiol (estrogen that affects the release of eggs) and drospirenone (progestin that interferes with the lining of the uterus).  Drospirenone is unique to Yaz, Yasmin and generic Ocella, making these newer birth control pills potentially more dangerous than other oral contraceptives.

Drospirenone can increase blood potassium levels, known as hyperkalemia, which can result in the Yaz heart problems and other side effects. Individuals who have pre-existing kidney, liver and adrenal disease could be particularly susceptible.

▸ MORE INFORMATION: Yaz Side Effects

ALLEGATIONS IN YAZ LAWSUITS

Throughout the United States, a number of Yaz birth control lawsuits have been filed against Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which was formerly known as Berlex, Inc. and Berlex Laboratories, Inc., alleging that the drug makers:

  • Failed to adequately warn consumers and the medical community about the potential risk of Yaz side effects.
  • Failed to adequately test and research Yaz birth control before placing it on the market, which could have shown that users will face an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, gallbladder complications and other life-threatening health problems.
  • Failed to issue a Yaz recall or remove the birth control pill from the market after it became apparent that it is an unreasonably dangerous drug, for which the harmful side effects outweigh any potential benefits provided over other available birth control pills.
  • Aggressively marketed Yaz and encouraged misuse and overuse despite the known Yaz dangers to maximize profits at the expense of users’ health.

The drug makers had sole access to facts concerning the potential Yaz problems, and ignored the correlation between their drug and potentially life-threatening side effects.  Yaz safety concerns were concealed and misrepresentations were made to to convince potential users and the medical community to use the birth control pill instead of other available products.  This increased the drug makers’ profits at the expense of women throughout the United States.

YAZ LAWYERS FOR CLASS ACTION AND INDIVIDUAL LAWSUITS

The birth control attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. previously investigated potential Yaz lawsuts for individuals throughout the United States.  If you, a friend or family member have suffered a heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder disease, cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death while using Yaz, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.

All cases are reviewed and investigated on a contingency fee basis, which means that there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.

New cases are no longer being accepted by Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. This page is maintained for informational purposes only.