New Mirena IUD Lawsuit Filed in Philadelphia

Migrating Mirena IUDs Pose Serious Health Risks

Solano had visited her doctor with complaints of cramping, pain and spotting. However, her doctor reassured her that the Mirena IUD remained properly placed in her uterus. Shortly after visiting her doctor, Solano began vomiting and visited a hospital for treatment. A CT scan revealed that the IUD had migrated within her body and perforated her uterus.

While in the hospital, Solano was also diagnosed with a slow heartbeat and renal failure. She had to undergo surgery to have the Mirena IUD removed from her body. After the surgery, Solano complained that she has suffered from limited mobility, persistent neck pain, heavy menstrual bleeding and severe cramping.

As a result of her Mirena IUD injuries, Solano was forced to take short-term leave from work. She also had to borrow from her 401(k) to pay her hefty medical bills. Solano also alleges emotional distress that was caused by her hospital stay because the hospital declined to allow her son to visit. She was required to rely on the assistance of a friend to care for her two young children while she recovered from surgery.

Judges Consider Consolidation of Federal Mirena IUD Lawsuits

Solano joins numerous other plaintiffs from all over the country who allege they suffered serious injuries from Mirena IUD side effects. More than 40 lawsuits have been filed alleging that the Mirena IUD label failed to adequately warn about the dangers posed by the device.

Earlier in March, a judicial panel was expected to meet to decide whether it was appropriate to consolidate the Mirena IUD lawsuits that have been filed in federal courts nationwide. Consolidation of cases occurs through a federal legal procedure called multidistrict litigation (MDL). An MDL is a useful tool for streamlining pretrial legal processes for similar lawsuits filed in multiple federal courts. If the cases are consolidated, one presiding judge will handle the pretrial processes.

Bayer’s lawyers have fought to prevent the consolidation of the lawsuits, arguing that the formation of an MDL would provide an incentive for more plaintiffs to file Mirena injury lawsuits. They argued that the creation of an MDL would lead to plaintiffs with weaker cases to file lawsuits that would not have been filed but for the existence of the MDL. Further, the formation of an MDL would create the potential of hundreds of thousands of plaintiffs joining the Mirena lawsuit MDL, virtually forcing a settlement due to business concerns.

Attorneys for the Mirena injury victims argue that consolidation would expedite the legal process and allow the plaintiffs to share the costs of litigation. If you have suffered adverse health consequences from using the Mirena IUD, visit the Mirena IUD Injury Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation to learn about your legal rights. By filing a lawsuit, you may be able to receive compensation for the medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering you experienced as a result of your Mirena IUD injuries.