Posted on

Spurt in Mirena IUD Lawsuit Reminds Agonizing Dalkon Shield Injuries

Mirena-IUD-Lawsuit

FREE MIRENA CASE EVALUATIONS: CALL 1-800-632-1404

Mirena IUD lawsuit filings have soared in the last three months, and this fact reminds attorneys of the mass tort liability that sunk A.H. Robins, makers of the Dalkon Shield birth control device three decades ago. Wyeth, the erstwhile American Home Products that purchased the ill-fated IUD maker, fought much like Mirena’s Bayer for 15 years before agreeing to a $3 billion compensation payment. A Mirena injury lawyer is still inspired by $21,000 average payout to over 300,000 claimants in Dalkon litigation with the largest being $2.2 million.

Mirena IUD Vs Dalkon Shield IUD

A.H. Robins began marketing Dalkon Shield in 1971, 30 years before Bayer introduced Mirena birth control. Both IUD contraceptives has distinct design and shape, but are made of polyethylene plastic. Promotions by makers went on in a much similar fashion claiming safe and secure and without any information on potential side effects, until the FDA stepped in with its ““Bad Ad Program.” Until then, about 2.5 million women had the contraceptive.

In June 1976, the FDA was flooded with adverse event complaints called for a recall of the Dalkon Shield IUD birth control warning the risk of “septic spontaneous abortion.”  The early 1980’s saw a manifold rise in IUD side effect complaints, including that of device displacement, pelvic inflammatory disease, infections, septic death, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, removal surgeries, and serious vaginal injuries, similar to what a Mirena migration attorney argues on behalf of his or her clients. About 200,000 women, who are victims of the IUD, testified in that court proceeding.

Three decades later, lawsuits involving the Mirena IUD, another self-proclaimed superior modern contraceptive, has evoked the same painful legacy. At least 70,000 complaints, ranging from Mirena migration, perforation to pelvic infections, hysterectomy, and life-threatening removal surgeries, had been reported to the FDA. The last five years have witnessed a leap with adverse event reports going beyond 50,000, including 4,775 cases of uterus perforation and over 1,300 instances of removal of damaged uterus attributed to Mirena migration.

Mirena IUD Lawsuit Continues To Expand

The New Jersey state MDL consolidation pool supervised by a Bergen County Superior Court has around 1,400 Mirena IUD lawsuits pending until mid-December 2014. Over 1,000 claims have been filed in the federal MDL pool centralized at a New York southern district court. Mirena injury lawyers are looking forward to the bellwether trial expected to be held in March 2016 while continuing evaluating more claims.

With an estimated 2 Million users and high-rate of injury complaints, Mirena migration attorneys are expecting the litigation to run into thousands of cases. The product liability claims against IUD maker Bayer is claimed based on a wide range of injuries, such as

  • Mirena migration and displacement that results in pregnancy, injury to internal organs, perforation of the uterus, and other injuries.
  • Hysterectomy and invasive removal surgeries that cause infertility and life-threatening side effects.
  • Abdominal pain, bleeding, and pain during intercourse
  • Ectopic pregnancy, miscarriages, and damage to uterus and fallopian tube
  • Pelvic inflammatory diseases and infections, including streptococcal sepsis
  • Ovarian cysts and vaginal disorders

There has been a 17 percent rise in Mirena injury reports on yearly basis.  New researches blame the drug for enhanced risk of rheumatoid arthritis, breast cancer, and infertility in young woman.

File Mirena IUD Lawsuit

If you have or any of your relatives has experienced IUD birth control side effects, including migration and perforations, contact Mirena injury lawyer or call on 1-800-632-1404 to help you evaluate your Mirena IUD lawsuit against Bayer seeking financial compensation for your physical suffering, trauma, economic losses, and non-economic damages.

To Contact a Mirena Injury Lawyer:

CALL TOLL FREE: (800) 632-1404

EMAIL: clicking here.

FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR FREE HELP:

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Your Phone Number (required)

    Case Details

    captcha

    NOTE: Our team of attorneys will review potential cases for all fifty states, including Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.

    Posted on

    Mirena Attorney Expects More Lawsuits as IUD Injury Libel Crosses 2,500 Mark

    mirena-lawyer-discusses-lawsuits

    FREE MIRENA CASE EVALUATIONS: CALL 1-800-632-1404

    The recent dismissal of 31 Mirena IUD lawsuits by New York Judge Cathy Seibel has failed to dent the surge in product liability claims involving the birth control. With the original libel going beyond the 2,500 mark and growing awareness on IUD side effects and defective medical device legal action, a Mirena attorney predicts considerable expansion in the litigation size. Hundreds of claimants are joining MDL centralizations at Southern New York District Court and Bergen County Superior Court of New Jersey each month while reports continue to highlight the injury and plight of users.

    Plaintiffs have alleged that the IUD birth control caused them to suffer from following injuries while manufacturer Bayer failed to warn them about potential side effects.

    • Spontaneous Mirena migration leading to unwanted pregnancy
    • Perforation of uterus and pelvic organs
    • Damage to uterus and its removal
    • Surgical removal of the IUD
    • Side effects leading to invasive surgeries
    • Abnormal menstrual change and abdominal cramps
    • Ectopic pregnancy and ovarian cysts
    • Post-use pregnancy-related side effects, including miscarriages
    • Vaginal disorders
    • Streptococcal sepsis and pelvic diseases

    New York Federal Mirena IUD Lawsuit MDL

    According to the latest data, over 1,160 IUD migration and injury lawsuits have been filed by Mirena attorneys in different federal courts. The first trial, which will have six claims and a steering influence on subsequent claims, is set to be held in March 2016. Meanwhile, the judge dismissed 31 lawsuits as “time-barred” on January 9. As many as 12 plaintiffs from Louisiana, 17 from California, one each from Ohio and Oklahoma found their IUD lawsuits dismissed for failing to comply with the statutes of limitations.

    Judge Seibel felt sorry for California plaintiffs and noted that their lawsuits could “not be tested on the merits because of a poor choice by their Mirena injury lawyers as to where to file.”

    New Jersey Mirena Lawsuit MDL

    More than 1,500 Mirena IUD migration and injury litigations are pending at the Bergen County Superior Court. Court records indicate at least 150 new lawsuits have been filed by Mirena attorneys in the last two months. February 24 has been fixed as the date for the Case Management Conference.

    All Mirena lawsuits focus on IUD migration, the biggest adverse event related to the birth control. This includes allegations of infertility, organ damage, and pelvic perforations. Many claims have highlighted a “Warning Letter Bayer received from the FDA in 2009 that took issue with Mirena promotional materials that the agency said were misleading because they exaggerated the IUD’s benefit and understated its risks.”

    New Mirena Lawsuits Continue To Pour In

    Thanks to the efforts of Mirena attorneys and consumer groups, both IUD lawsuits and complaints continue to pour in. One of the recent Mirena claims filed by a Cleveland woman alleges that she experienced painful cramps and the agony multiplied with time. She underwent ultrasound to locate the displaced IUD and surgery to remove it. The plaintiff’s uterus was damaged so badly that her gynecologist found her unsuitable to become pregnant.

    Another Illinois woman underwent surgery after the migrating IUD led to bowel problems and acute stomach pain. Her Mirena injury lawyer insists that the birth control also resulted in pelvic inflammatory infection, which might be a cause of infertility.

    The plaintiffs suffered from complications because of Mirena IUD migration and side effects have the right to seek product liability and demand financial damages covering economic and non-economic losses. Contact Mirena attorney or call on 1-800-632-1404 to evaluate your case and ask for compensation covering past and future medical expenses, loss of employment, and physical suffering.

    To Contact a Mirena Injury Lawyer:

    CALL TOLL FREE: (800) 632-1404

    EMAIL: clicking here.

    FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR FREE HELP:

      Your Name (required)

      Your Email (required)

      Your Phone Number (required)

      Case Details

      captcha

      NOTE: Our team of attorneys will review potential cases for all fifty states, including Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.