New Yaz Birth Control Lawsuit Filed by Pulmonary Embolism Victim

The plaintiff claims she started taking Yaz birth control in April 2005 and continued to take it until January 2009. The Florida woman then claims that in February of 2009 she experienced a bilateral pulmonary embolism. Because of this serious Yaz side effect she states she has experienced permanent injuries. She also makes claims of pain and suffering as well as emotional distress.

Yaz Linked to Severe Side Effects

The 22-year-old plaintiff alleges her pulmonary embolism was directly caused by her Yasmin/Yaz birth control. These are both considered to be fourth-generation birth control options and have been linked to a number of severe side effects in comparison with third-generation birth control options.

The plaintiff alleges that the drug manufacturer, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, knew about the link between Yasmin and blood clot injures but chose to hide this risk from the public, putting many Yaz and Yasmin users at risk for life-threatening conditions. Two of the major side effects Yaz and Yasmin have been linked to in addition to pulmonary embolism include both blood clots and deep vein thrombosis.

Thousands of plaintiffs who have filed Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits against Bayer have made the same claim: that the manufacturer did not provide a proper side effect warning of Yasmin and Yaz side effects. Some of these severe side effects include the following:

• Blood clots
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Sudden death

Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits Continue to Grow

It has been reported that Bayer Pharmaceuticals has reached settlement agreements in thousands of Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits to date. However, there are still over 3,500 lawsuits pending.  They are all seeking compensation to cover lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. There have been a number of studies completed proving the side effect risks associated with Yaz and Yasmin, which undoubtedly will help the plaintiffs in these Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits receive the compensation they need.

If you used Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella or Beyaz, and experienced injuries such as blood clots, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and/or other life-threatening complications, you need to know your legal options. Visit the Yaz/Yasmin, Beyaz & Ocella Birth Control Pill Class Action Lawsuit Settlement & Investigation page right away and receive a free legal review from a Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, and Beyaz lawsuit attorney today.