Yaz Stroke Victim Sues Bayer for Birth Control Injuries

A Colorado woman is suing Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., alleging that she suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot from Yaz birth control.

According to the birth control lawsuit, Brigette Russell began taking either Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella beginning in April 2010. On Dec. 28, 2011, she was reportedly diagnosed with Yaz stroke side effects and stopped taking the oral contraceptive. She was allegedly unaware of any risks involving the medications prior to the stroke.

On the other hand, her Yasmin lawsuit attorney alleges that Bayer should have known by then that there was an increased risk for blood clots from Yasmin and Yaz, which could lead to a stroke, pulmonary embolism and similar problems throughout the entire oral contraceptive family. While the science is ultimately unclear about the cause of birth control blood clots, numerous studies beginning in the early 2000s demonstrated a link between the medications and clotting concerns.

Instead, according to the Yaz lawsuit, Bayer reportedly advertised that it was safe to use and had minimal side effects. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration twice sent letters regarding these commercials, resulting in the drug maker having to run corrective advertisements. The second warning specifically noted the lack of information regarding blood clotting issues that, in addition to stroke, can also cause deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms.

Russell is seeking damages on counts of strict products liability, negligence, breaches of express and implied warranties, fraud and violation of state statutes.

The Yasmin side effects lawsuit is Brigette Russell v. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., et al., Case No. 13-cv-10933, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

Birth Control Settlements Offered to Blood Clot Victims

Bayer has already begun settling with some Yaz/Yasmin lawsuit plaintiffs for an average of more than $200,000 per case. However, time may be running out depending on the time of one’s injuries, so get started today and find out what legal options are available to you.

Women who have dealt with these problems while taking any member of the birth control family, which also includes Beyaz, Gianvi and Ocella, may have legal remedies available to them. The first step is to establish one’s eligibility with the help of a Yasmin lawsuit attorney. Get a free review of your case by filling out the submission form at the Yaz/Yasmin, Beyaz & Ocella Birth Control Pill Class Action Lawsuit Settlement & Investigation today.