A lawsuit filed over a Zoloft birth defect in a baby claims that manufacturer Pfizer was aware of the pregnancy-linked side effects of the antidepressant but ignored warnings for commercial gains. According to the evidence presented by a Zoloft lawyer representing the plaintiff, parents of a 11-yer-old boy with heart defects, internal researches apprised the manufacturer of congenital anomalies associated with the drug ingestion by pregnant women. Over 1,000 Zoloft birth defect lawsuits filed across the US legal system unanimous in their claim that Pfizer did not warn consumers or doctors about potential dangers of antidepressant ingestion during pregnancy.
The Zoloft lawyer has presented an excerpt from a May 2014 report prepared by Pfizer researchers. It warns “that newborns of women taking the mood-altering drug were at risk of suffering congenital anomalies.” A Texas doctor testified about the Pfizer internal report suggesting evidence “that Zoloft was clearly a risk factor for birth defects, especially heart defects.”
The internal report submitted to Pfizer hinted at the possibility of heart defects, including atrial septal defect or a hole in the heart, in newborns. It also warned of growth retardation, persistent pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disorders, and omphalocele or protrusion of liver and intestines, among possible Zoloft birth defects in a baby exposed to Zoloft prior to birth.
The Zoloft lawsuit demands strict product liability against Pfizer for hiding safety information to gain quick market share and increase commercial earnings.
Do I Have A Zoloft Birth Defect Lawsuit?
While research reports and Zoloft lawsuits continue to highlight antidepressant side effects, it is no more hidden that Pfizer aggressively marketed the drug without disclosing about its potential side effects. A study by the Tennessee Medicaid reveals that newborns face “five-fold rise in the risk of life-threatening health problems” due to the pregnancy side effects of the drug.
If you have a claim involving Zoloft birth defect in baby, please contact us or call on 1-800-632-1404 for a free evaluation of your potential lawsuit. Our Zoloft lawyer offers to guide you and fight your drug injury litigation for economic and non-economic damages on contingency fee basis.
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