Yasmin / Yaz Litigation Update: Preservation Order
Plaintiffs and defendants involved in litigation over Yaz and Yasmin birth control in federal courts have been ordered to preserve all evidence that may be relevant to the cases. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent women throughout the United States who are pursuing a Yaz lawsuit, Yasmin lawsuit or Ocella lawsuit as a result of serious and potentially life-threatening side effects of the drugs. It is important that all individuals with potential claims take steps to preserve certain evidence that is in their possession.
>>INFORMATION: Yaz and Yasmin Litigation
The Yasmin and Yaz litigation involves claims against Bayer Healthcare for failing to adequately research their popular birth control pills or warn users and the medical community about the potential increased the risk that women may suffer a stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, gallbladder disease or sudden death.
Last October, all federal Yasmin and Yaz cases were consolidated and centralized in the Southern District of Illinois for pretrial proceedings as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation.
According to an order issued last week by Chief Judge David Herndon, plaintiffs and defendants involved in the cases must preserve all potentially relevant documents, data and tangible things within their possession, custody or control. For individuals pursuing cases, this could include:
- Labels
- Bottles and containers
- Product packaging and inserts
- Paper documents or electronic information about your use of Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, or regarding injuries caused by the drugs
- Paper or electronic documents pertaining to Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella litigation
- Medical and pharmacy records of medical expenses related to the use of Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella
For clients with questions about this preservation, please contact our office to review this in further detail. Individuals who have not yet spoken to an attorney about a potential lawsuit for Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, you can request a free consultation or call our office toll free.
YAZ AND YASMIN LITIGATION LAWYERS
The Yasmin and Yaz lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are continuing to review potential birth control lawsuits for women who have suffered an injury that may have been caused by side effects of these drugs, such as:
- Stroke or Heart Attack
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Death on Yaz
Both Yasmin and Yaz contain a combination of the hormones ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) and drsp or drospirenone (progestin). Although other birth control pills are combined hormonal oral contraceptives, drospirenone is unique to Yaz, Yasmin and the generic drug Ocella.
The serious health problems linked to Yaz and Yasmin side effects may be caused by drospirenone. It causes the body to retain potassium, which can lead to hyperkalemia. This can cause an increased risk of Yasmin and Yaz heart problems and other health concerns.
To find out if you, a friend or family member may have a potential case, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.
6 Comments • Add Your Comments
Merlenna says:
Yes all you ladies out there need to know about the problems wih this birth control pill! I’m definately filing a lawsuit agains them. Yazmin gave me a tumor which is diagnosed as Cushings Disease. Look it up online and you’ll see the craziness I went through during my first 3 years of marriage. Women need to know the harm that comes with taking birth control pills! They are not good for ANYONE!
Posted on February 26, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Merlenna says:
Yazmin gave me Cushings Disease!
Posted on February 26, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Anna says:
I’m fairly certain my Cushing’s Syndrome arised from taking Yasmin as well. I was diagnosed when I was 23, but I suffered with the symptoms for 2 years before i was diagnosed and I’m just now getting over it all and I’m 25.
Posted on March 12, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Courtney says:
If I’m going through problems with my ovaries as far as cysts go, extreme abdominal pain, bruising on my spine, daily backaches, irritability, and fatigue, does that sound like cushings? I’ve been taking Yaz off and on for 4 years now, and seeing this worried me, I’d like to know if I’m in the red or not. If someone could help me it would be great! I’ve felt awful for the last two months, ever since my doctor put me back on it. She told me it would help with the cysts and the pain, and there has been no difference whatsoever in the 2 1/2 months I’ve been taking it. The only thing I’m confused about is that ever since I was 17 I’ve been losing more and more weight, so it seems a bit like the opposite. HELP!
Posted on March 22, 2010 at 1:05 pm
robin says:
my daughter was taking yaz pills and they made her gallbladder be remover at the age 15 years old so now she has to have her liver checked have 3 years cause now with out a gallbladder her liver runs all the time… so the doctors have to check it to make sure it is doing fine… so all you young girls out there should talk to your family doctor about taking any kind of birth control pill.. i wished i did first!!!! she was put on them cause of her peroid been so bad.. it would make her sick..
Posted on March 31, 2010 at 1:21 am
Heather says:
I was on Yazmin/Ocella for 4 years. I am having sharp pains on my right side of my stomach where I think the gallbladder is. Is anyone else having these pains?
Posted on August 14, 2010 at 6:06 pm