YAZ Lawsuits

Lawyers for YAZ and Yasmin Claims and Lawsuits in the Antelope Valley

According to the New York Times, YAZ was the top-selling birth control pill in the United States, comprising nearly one-fifth of the market. In 2008 alone, nearly $600 million worth of YAZ was sold in the U.S. However, the potentially deceptive marketing campaigns advertising the oral contraceptive were under scrutiny by the FDA and Attorneys General because they implied that YAZ could treat symptoms for which it was not actually FDA-approved. Accordingly, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer, agreed to launch new marketing campaigns that were more accurate in portraying the specific FDA-approved benefits of YAZ: preventing pregnancy, treating the symptoms of PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) in women who are using YAZ as their oral contraceptive, and treating moderate acne vulgaris in women using YAZ to prevent pregnancy.

But what of the risks associated with taking YAZ? Bayer also promised to also ensure new ads did not minimize the risks and potential side effects associated with YAZ.

Individual YAZ, Yasmin & Ocella Lawsuits

Individual consumers who suffered serious injury as the result of YAZ, Yasmin or Ocella (the generic version of this contraceptive) may be entitled to seek financial compensation for their injuries by filing a lawsuit against the manufacturer, or possibly the doctor or other healthcare provider that may have prescribed or recommended YAZ.

Class Action Lawsuits

With the number of women who have suffered injury due to YAZ side effects, it may be inevitable that a class action suit will be brought against Bayer. A class action lawsuit is one brought about by numerous different people who have the same legal complaint.

If you would like more information about filing a YAZ lawsuit, an attorney at the R. Rex Parris Law Firm can talk to you about your unique case and your options. We represent clients throughout Palmdale, Lancaster and the surrounding areas in the Antelope Valley and offer a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer to help you get started.

Contact an Antelope Valley YAZ injury lawyer at our firm today to determine if you have grounds to move forward with a YAZ lawsuit.