A recent article in Vanity Fair magazine asks why a NuvaRing recall has not been issued, indicating that side effects of the birth control ring have been proven to be lethal for some women. (more…) Read More
By Harvey Kirk
December 12, 2013 | 1 Comment
More than four years after the first NuvaRing lawsuits were filed by women who suffered a pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, stroke or other blood clot injury, the first trial dates are finally approaching, with cases set to reach a jury throughout the first… Read More
By Austin Kirk
September 19, 2012 | 1 Comment
A study published this week provides further evidence about the increased risk of heart attack and stroke from NuvaRing side effects, finding that use of the birth control ring may double the risk of women suffering a thrombotic stroke or myocardial infarction. (more…) Read More
By Austin Kirk
June 15, 2012 | No Comments
A study released late yesterday provides further evidence to support lawsuits filed by women throughout the United States, who allege that side effects of NuvaRing increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and other blood clots. (more…) Read More
By Austin Kirk
May 11, 2012 | No Comments
NuvaRing is a form of birth control delivered through a small plastic ring inserted into the vagina once-a-month. While it was heavily promoted in direct-to-consumer advertisements, particularly targeting younger women, as a "hassel-free" form of birth control, the manufacturer failed to provide adequate warnings and information… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
May 9, 2012 | 3 Comments
For over three and a half years, the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been reviewing potential claims for individuals who may be entitled to financial compensation through a lawsuit for NuvaRing health problems. In recent months, the number of lawyer television advertisements for these… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
February 17, 2012 | No Comments
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent women throughout the United States who are pursuing a NuvaRing lawsuit over blood clots caused by popular birth control ring. Recent data from a federally-funded study provides further support for these claims, suggesting that side effects of NuvaRing… Read More
By Austin Kirk
January 31, 2012 | 1 Comment
After months and months of delays, a ruling in the federal MDL for the NuvaRing litigation, which is centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, clears the way for discovery to move forward. Judge Rodney Sippel denied motions to dismiss filed… Read More
By Austin Kirk
December 14, 2009 | No Comments
Since the FDA approved NuvaRing birth control as a once-monthly vaginal contraceptive ring in October 2001, Organon USA has continued to provide inadequate and insufficient warnings about the risk of potentially life-threatening blood clots that may result in heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis… Read More
By Austin Kirk
April 23, 2009 | 3 Comments
The birth control Nuva Ring has been associated with an increased risk of blood clots, which could cause otherwise healthy young women to suffer deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, heart attacks, strokes or death. However, many women remain unaware of these potential NuvaRing problems, as… Read More
By Austin Kirk
February 4, 2009 | 3 Comments