Woman Files Lawsuit Against Yaz Manufacturer Following Stroke

 

-DrugWatch

01/20/2010 - A woman filed a lawsuit against Bayer HealthCare, the manufacturer of Yaz birth control, after she experienced a stroke and other serious side effects while taking Ocella, a generic version of the oral contraceptive.

The lawsuit was filed against Bayer HealthCare and other manufacturers and distributors on December 28, 2009, by Kenneth and Adrienne Cechura of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The lawsuit alleges that Bayer HealthCare, Berlex Laboratories, and other unidentified companies were negligent and liable for the “life threatening” side effects and stroke experienced by Adrienne, following the use of Ocella.

Adrienne took the oral contraceptive from April through July 2009, and her lawsuit seeks $75,000 from each defendant, as well as punitive damages and compensation for medical care, pain, suffering, and mental anguish. The lawsuit alleges that Adrienne is now at a greater risk of developing additional serious side effects including blood clots in the deep veins and the lungs.

The lawsuit states that Adrienne is one of hundreds of women who have reported serious adverse reactions to Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills. From 2004 through 2008, more than 50 reports of death attributed to the use of the contraceptives were filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Deaths caused by the medications were related to heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, intracardiac thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella Side Effects Lawsuit:

If you or a loved one have suffered serious injury such as a Yaz Blood Clots , Gallbladder damage, or death while using Yasmin, Yaz or the generic product Ocella, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the birth control side effects lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free nationwide case evaluation. Our experienced attorneys can answer any questions you may have about Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella side effects or a potential Yaz lawsuit. Fill out the case evaluation form on this page or call toll free: 1-800-856-6405.