NuvaRing Lawsuit Trial Delayed Once Again
By Christina Drury
Plaintiffs who have been waiting to go to trial against the makers of NuvaRing will have to wait even longer. The manufacturer of the device, Merck, has postponed trial dates once again. The question everyone is asking is whether the postponement means that the company is looking to settle the pending NuvaRing lawsuits or is simply pushing the trials in an attempt to avoid facing the impending jury. The first dates for the NuvaRing lawsuit trials were set for May 2013, but have now been delayed until July 2013. The change of date has coincided with reports revealing the total number of NuvaRing lawsuits being delayed reach upward of 1,028.
What is NuvaRing and what are its Complications?
Manufactured by Merck, NuvaRing is an etonogestrel/ethinyl vaginal ring used by women as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. The vaginal ring has been shown to cause a variety of NuvaRing side effects and complications, including:
* Blood Clots
* Deep Vein Thrombosis
* Heart Attack
* Pulmonary Embolism
* Stroke
Recent studies conducted by the FDA have shown that users of NuvaRing are more susceptible to blood clots than those who use the birth control pill. The same study also indicated that extended use of NuvaRing may lead to a high exposure to estrogen, which increases the risk of thromboembolic complications. To date, the FDA has received close to 2,000 reports of patients who have suffered from NuvaRing blood clots. Of those, 30% were hospitalized due to complications caused by NuvaRing blood clot side effects.
Medical Bills Mount as NuvaRing Lawsuit Plaintiffs Await Their Day In Court
Plaintiffs involved in NuvaRing blood clot lawsuits have dealt with numerous delays since filing their complaints. These women and their families are dealing with mounting medical bills, financial loss and severe pain and suffering while waiting for their day in court. It is well-known that the court system is notorious for moving slowly, but there are some who believe that Merck and their legal representation are purposely slowing the court process down even further. For the manufacturing giant it’s just legal maneuvering to avoid court, but for these women it means more pain and suffering.
How Will Merck Move Forward?
As a large corporation with stock holders to answer to, Merck will eventually have to deal with the increasing amount of NuvaRing injury lawsuits against them. Merck’s lawyers have tried several times to dismiss the lawsuits but have been unsuccessful thus far. It is believed that the legal team representing Merck will need to begin NuvaRing settlements with the current Plaintiffs and any future Plaintiffs that may file in the future in order to put these lawsuits behind them quickly and quietly.
It’s Not Too Late to Get Involved
Due to the fact that the NuvaRing lawsuits are being delayed and complaints are still being filed, it may not be too late to get involved. If you have used the NuvaRing and you have experienced any of the complications associated with the device and you would like to know what your options are, please visit our NuvaRing Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation page. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your medical bills, medical complications and pain and suffering.
Updated December 24th, 2012
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