Bayer Now Facing More than 570 Mirena IUD Lawsuits

Hundreds of lawsuits alleging Mirena IUD complications are piling up against drug giant Bayer Pharmaceuticals.

As of Feb. 7, 2014, more than 570 product liability lawsuits have joined multidistrict litigation against Bayer. The Mirena IUD lawsuits allege the birth control device is prone to spontaneously migrating outside the uterus where it embeds into nearby tissue and organs, creating severe complications such as infertility, pain and IUD removal surgery.

The individual Mirena IUD lawsuits have been consolidated into an MDL, a type of group lawsuit similar to class action lawsuits, in order to expedite litigation. Women who suffered Mirena IUD complications may only have two years to file a claim and join the Mirena MDL if they wish to pursue damages for their injuries.

MDL and class action lawsuits are designed to save resources. First, the plaintiffs can pool their resources to gather evidence. Second, the defendants only have to defend against a single massive lawsuit instead of multiple of individual lawsuits. Lastly, the court system also saves time and money since many aspects of the case are consolidated. One of the big differences between class action lawsuits and MDLs is that in an MDL, every plaintiff has their own legal counsel, while in a class action lawsuit, all of the allegedly-injured parties are represented by a single lawyer, or more often, a team of lawyers.

The Mirena IUD is a birth control device that is implanted into the uterus by a physician. It is designed to remain in place for five years, preventing pregnancy by releasing hormones that block ovulation. The device has been extremely popular since its initial release. However, the Mirena MDL against Bayer alleges that the device can punch through the wall of the uterus, and cause organ damage as it moves around inside of the body.

The Mirena IUD lawsuits further allege that not only was Bayer aware of this risk, but that the company actively concealed the risk, contributing to the plaintiffs’ injuries. The lawsuits have alleged injuries like internal scarring, infertility, infection, pain, and other serious complications allegedly caused by spontaneously-migrating Mirena IUDs.

The Mirena IUD MDL is In Re: Mirena IUD Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2434, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The New Jersey litigation is In Re: Mirena Litigation, Case No. 297, in the New Jersey’s Bergen County Superior Court.

Join the Mirena MDL Today and Pursue Damages

If you or someone you care about suffered from serious Mirena IUD complications, you’ve almost certainly been through a trying ordeal. The types of complications allegedly linked to the birth control device are medical emergencies, and require emergency surgical correction. This often goes hand in hand with recovery time, lost wages, and medical expenses. When facing such challenges, many people feel overwhelmed, or even depressed.

If you or a loved one had a Mirena IUD inserted after January 1, 2000 or later and had to have surgery – or will be required to have surgery – to have it remove because it migrated, you may be eligible to take legal action against the manufacturer. Filing a Mirena IUD lawsuit may help you recover compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and other damages. See if you qualify by filling out the short form at the Mirena IUD Injury Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation.