New Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuit Filed Against Takeda Pharmaceuticals

By Sarah Mirando | July 4, 2012

Category: Pharmaceuticals

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By Kimberly Mirando

A new Actos lawsuit alleges an Indiana man suffered bladder cancer as a result of using the diabetes drug Actos. The lawsuit is just the latest in a string of Actos lawsuits linking the drug to an increased risk of bladder cancer and other severe Actos side effects.

The Plaintiff, Ralph Penrod, alleges in the Actos bladder lawsuit that he developed the disease as a result of using the drug. Actos, a popular medication used to control Type 2 diabetes, is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Penrod says he was prescribed Actos in 2003 and took the medication until April 2011. He alleges in the lawsuit that he developed Actos bladder cancer and underwent surgery in August 2011.

Unfortunately, Penrod’s story is all too common, and more and more patients across the country are filing Actos lawsuits alleging they developed bladder cancer after taking the drug. In June 2011, the FDA reported that using Actos for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. That same year, authorities in France and Germany banned sales of Actos. Recent studies have shown that long-term Actos users increase their risk of bladder cancer by up to 83% compared to those who don’t take Actos.

Penrod’s Actos bladder lawsuit is consolidated in the ongoing Actos Multidistrict Litigation (MDL 2299) joining many other Actos injury cases. In April, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Doherty, who is overseeing the Actos MDL, signed a direct filing order making it easier for individual Plaintiffs to file an Actos injury lawsuit. The majority of the Plaintiffs are seeking to hold Takeda Pharmaceuticals liable for their Actos injuries for failing to warn them about the serious side effects of taking the drug.

Actos Bladder Cancer MDL

The Actos bladder cancer lawsuit MDL allows thousands of Actos users to file individual lawsuits under the jurisdiction of one judge, but still allows them to retain their own attorney and receive an individual award if the case is won or settled. The award they would receive is typically much larger than any individual award expected in an Actos bladder cancer class action lawsuit. The Actos bladder cancer lawsuit MDL is similar to an Actos bladder cancer class action lawsuit but different in that one key aspect. In an Actos class action lawsuit, hundreds of thousands of Actos patients are joined together. Once, or if, a class action settlement is reached, the Actos users would typically share the award and the award may be in the thousands of dollars range, rather than tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars in some cases for individual Actos bladder cancer lawsuits.

On the other hand, if the Actos bladder cancer MDL settles, Plaintiffs would receive any financial award individually. The Actos bladder cancer MDL lawyers will determine exactly what each Plaintiff will receive depending on the injury suffered. This may mean that those who file Actos wrongful death lawsuits will receive more than those who successfully undergo cancer treatment and recover from bladder cancer. The Actos bladder cancer law firms litigating the MDL will determine this as the case progresses.

Actos Bladder Cancer Symptoms

Anyone who uses Actos needs to know the symptoms of bladder cancer so it can be caught and hopefully treated without resulting in death. Bladder cancer symptoms include tumors which may cause blood in the urine, painful or frequent urination, or straining during urination. In addition, other common signs of bladder cancer include fatigue, incontinence, weight loss and bone pain or tenderness. If you are experiencing these symptoms you should see a doctor immediately so bladder cancer or tumors can be ruled out or treatment started if necessary. If you are experiencing these symptoms and are diagnosed with bladder cancer or tumors, you should speak with an Actos bladder cancer attorney to see if you are a good fit to file an Actos bladder cancer class action lawsuit or an individual Actos bladder tumor lawsuit.

In some cases, surgeons aren’t able to successfully remove and treat the bladder tumors and the bladder cancer. This can lead to death and surviving family member may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

If you would like more information about filing an Actos class action lawsuit or would like to file an Actos bladder cancer lawsuit, file an Actos loss of consortium lawsuit or join the Actos bladder cancer MDL, just go to the Actos Bladder Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page. You can submit your information, or your loved one’s, to Actos attorneys who are actively investigating all claims regarding bladder cancer, tumors, heart attacks, congestive heart failure and other problems which may be a severe side effect of taking Actos. Actos attorneys are waiting to talk to you now and the consultation is free. Actos lawyers don’t get paid unless you win or settle.

Updated July 4th, 2012

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