New Byetta/Januvia Pancreatic Cancer Death Lawsuit Filed in Florida
By John Curran
A widow whose husband died from pancreatic cancer has filed a lawsuit against the makers of his diabetes medications, Januvia and Byetta, alleging that the drugs directly contributed to his cancer and death. She is seeking damages from Merck, Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly and Company.
Plaintiff Denise Alesi alleges in the Januvia cancer lawsuit that her husband Andrew Alesi was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes and began taking the Januvia and Byetta in September 2009. Roughly two years later was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer – a proven side effect of Januvia and Byetta – that proved fatal. The case may soon be added to the Januvia cancer lawsuit MDL known as In re: Incretin Mimetics Product Liability Litigation.
Hundreds of product liability lawsuits and wrongful death lawsuits have been filed regarding the two type-2 diabetes drugs. Some, like Alesi’s lawsuit, cite studies and medical research that plaintiffs say prove the drug makers had seen evidence of the potential risk of pancreatic cancer from Januvia and Byetta, but failed to warn consumers. In the case of Byetta, the risk of pancreatic cancer is nearly three times higher than those of other type-2 diabetes treatments. In addition, reports of thyroid cancer linked to Byetta and Januvia have also been increasing.
Many of the problems reported by patients leading to these Januvia and Byetta side effects result from the same issue: due to increased insulin resistance, these medications are designed to increase pancreatic tissue. Doing so may cause pancreatitis, a precursor to cancer, as well as disrupt the function of the thyroid, which can lead to medical problems.
Alesi is seeking damages of more than $75,000 from the three drug companies as the personal representative of the estate of her husband.
The Byetta/Januvia Cancer Lawsuit case is Alesi v. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., et al., Case No. 13-cv-00292, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
If you took a type-2 diabetes drug like Januvia or Byetta and developed thyroid cancer or pancreatic cancer, you have legal options. The first step is getting a free consultation with a Januvia lawsuit attorney, and one is available by filling out the short form at the Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Januvia, Byetta Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. As cases move toward consolidation and then trial, it is important to act quickly so there is no delay in any potential legal remedies the facts of your case merit.
Updated July 9th, 2013
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