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UPDATE:
- TCA viewers reported this settlement paying out up to $1,853.67 as of Aug. 26, 2021.
- Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $200 million to resolve claims that their Premarin hormone replacement therapy drugs were misrepresented.
The settlement benefits California consumers who bought Premarin, Prempro, and/or Premphase in California between January 1995 and January 2003, and who are not claiming any personal injury in connection to the drugs.
Plaintiffs in the hormone replacement therapy class action lawsuit claimed that Wyeth Pharmaceuticals misrepresented their Premarin, Prempro and Premphase products, along with the associated risks.
Between January 1995 and January 2003, the company allegedly claimed that the drugs lowered cardiovascular, Alzheimer’s and dementia risks while not increasing breast cancer risks. These claims were reportedly false.
The Premarin class action lawsuit secured Class certification in 2011, although several back and forth motions were filed in the following years. These motions included bids for summary judgment, appeals and more.
In February, the court set a trial date of May 5 for the Premarin class action lawsuit. However, in early March, the plaintiffs filed a document in court detailing the settlement agreement reached between Premarin plaintiffs and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals has not admitted any wrongdoing by settling the Premarin hormone replacement therapy class action lawsuit. Instead, the $200 million settlement provides a resolution to the claims which allows all parties to avoid the future cost of litigation.
If the Premarin class action settlement is granted final approval by the court, the deal will allow the parties to avoid a trial and its associated uncertainties.
There are two forms of compensation available under the Premarin class action settlement.
The first award option includes a one time payment of $458.64. This amount compensates consumers for 24 months of out-of-pocket costs for Premarin, Prempro, and/or Premphase in California between January 1995 and January 2003.
Class Members who recover this option are not required to provide proof of purchase and instead will need to provide general information about the prescriptions and purchases.
The second award option is larger but requires more proof. Under this option, Class Members can collect a payment compensating them for the number of months they paid out-of-pocket costs for Premarin, Prempro and Premphase between January 1995 and January 2003.
Payments include $19.11 per every month that a Class Member paid these costs. Up to 97 months can be claimed for a maximum payment of $1,853.67, if Class Members provide proof of purchase for monthly out-of-pocket expenses.
In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by Sept. 1, 2020. The deadline for exclusion and objection is July 14, 2020. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Aug. 14, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
California consumers who bought Premarin, Prempro, and/or Premphase in California between January 1995 and January 2003 and who are not claiming any personal injury in connection to the drugs.
Potential Award
Up to $1,853.67.
There are two options of compensation available:
- A one time payment of $458.64. This amount is equal to the 24 months of average out-of-pocket costs of Premarin, Prempro and Premphase between January 1995 and January 2003.
- Reimbursement for up to 97 months of the drugs for a total of up to $1,853.67. Payments include $19.11 per every month that a Class Member paid out-of-pocket for Premarin, Prempro and Premphase between January 1995 and January 2003.
Proof of Purchase
Compensation Option 1 requires only information about prescriptions and purchases. Compensation Option 2 requires proof of monthly out-of-pocket expenses.
Claim Form
NOTE:Â If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
9/1/2020
Case Name
Krueger v. Wyeth Inc., et al., Case No. 3:03-cv-02496-JAH-MDD, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Final Hearing
8/14/2020
UPDATE: The California Premarin Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on September 1, 2020. It is not known at this time how quickly claims will be paid. This type of settlement can take several months or even a year for claim review and processing. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Â
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Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
California Hormone Replacement Therapy Class – 6900
c/o Rust Consulting
PO Box 540
Minneapolis MN 55440-0540
1-888-356-0158
Class Counsel
RUSHALL & MCGEEVER APLC
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BEASLEY ALLEN CROW METHVIN PORTIS & MILES PC
Defense Counsel
DECHERT LLP
WILKINSON WALSH LLP
DLA PIPER LLP
WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY LLP
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105 thoughts onCalifornia Premarin Class Action Settlement
Hi,
I have been on Premarin since 2007. The doctor that prescribed this medication to me was giving me all doses of Premarin. I have taken them all. I have had breast issues, headaches, nausea, blurred vision and other issues. I was forced into early menopause due to a miscarriage and that Is how I came to be on Premarin. Here it is now 2023 still on the highest dose. I can no longer afford it and there is no generic form. This medication is $300.00 with a coupon it is $280.00 for 30 tabs. I am experiencing severe headaches, hot flashes and sleepless nights. I am now stuck. Without that medication I am sick on top of having Lupus. I tried to ween myself off of the medication, but I can’t. These headaches are decapitating.
No check, no one to call. All updates said I would get my share. WTF?!
I would like to know why I didn’t hear from the premarin class action settlement yet… even the phone numbers are deleted…HELP
I received my check on 01/12/22 but it expired on 10/30/2021. I contacted the settlement administrator and they are giving me a hard time to reissue the check.
Same thing with me. When I called them it took 45 minutes to answer. I purposely left it ringing while I cleaned my office… I was told to contact Russ Consulting inc. I write to them but the letter came back “ return to sender not deliverable as addressed unable to forward“… Total scam artists. What more can be done??
No check yet
you could open up a checking account with the check and then after the check clears withdraw all but one dollar and that keeps your account open if you wanted to or withdraw it all and close out your account.i have 2 seperate checking accounts one close to where i live and the other where i used to live and have had a account and loans with them for over 39 years.i would close that one because of new loan officers who have lied to me more than once but i am golden with the tellers which i know personally and can bring in any ones check any kind shape or size and they always cash them without question.
Since i kinda don’t work right now i don’t have a bank account and i ended up closing that account after owing Wells Fargo money
Has anyone else tried to cash this check because since i don’t have a bank i tried to cash my check right today and i the lady was all we can not this check because of the way it’s printed