California Man Files Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit
By John Curran
As a trial continues regarding claims of Actos bladder cancer side effects from the Takeda Pharmaceutical drug in Los Angeles, it is important to note that lawsuits have not stopped. One of the latest comes from a man who says that just two years after he began taking the Type 2 diabetes drug, he received a cancer diagnosis.
Fred Marinello is from California, and stated taking the drug in 2009, about a decade after the drug was approved by the FDA. He says in the claim filed with an Actos lawsuit lawyer that he would not have taken the drug if he had known about these risks. It is a similar complaint to those alleged by many other plaintiffs regarding the popular diabetes medication.
Interestingly, at least some employees at Takeda Pharmaceutical were worried about the possibility of actions regarding Actos side effects in 2005. While the company argues that those were just the worries of a few employees, they came years before the eventual notification by the FDA that bladder cancer incidence was much higher in Atos users who took the drug for at least one year. The trial is still continuing, but Actos lawsuit lawyers note that in other countries, regulatory agencies have banned the product.
Recent studies indicate that U.S. healthcare providers are becoming more wary of the medication in spite of its overall popularity. Actos, along with sister drug Avandia, carries an adverse effect profile that does not exist for many other Type 2 diabetes drugs.
Still, the drug is likely to become even more popular this year: it will now be offered in generic which means that it becomes much more affordable for people who might not have been able to pay for the brand name version. Unless more public attention is paid to Actos bladder cancer side effects, this could increase the number of victims.
Many already have had to have surgery to remove the cancerous tissue caused by Actos bladder tumors, and like Fred Marinello would not have taken the drug had they known of the risk. One option is to pursue a claim against Takeda. Get started with a free legal consultation available at the Actos Bladder Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation.
Actos lawsuit attorneys can help potential clients understand whether or not they are eligible to file a claim, and gather any necessary documentation. As trials continue, acting quickly ensures that people who have dealt with Actos side effects get the legal remedy they deserve.
Updated April 5th, 2013
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