Plaintiffs: Get Us Out of Zoloft MDL
By John Curran
Two California women sued Pfizer Pharmaceutical in May in their home state. However, their Zoloft side effects lawsuit attorneys saw the claims moved to the Zoloft multi-district litigation (MDL) in Pennsylvania. The claims, according to Pfizer, were demonstrably similar. A written request by the plaintiffs argued that there is one substantial difference.Zoloft MDL attorneys in many states add plaintiffs beyond a drug maker to include anyone who may be to blame, even by a small percentage. However, California plaintiffs have an advantage of they make a Zoloft side effects claim: state law allows for claims against both a manufacturer as well as a distributor. The two women and their antidepressant birth defects lawsuit lawyers argue that McKesson, who sends the drugs to pharmacies, is also at fault.
The distributing company is a major party, because it is such a large entity. There are only a few major operators that bring drugs, including those that cause Zoloft side effects, to pharmacies. It is large enough, the claim argues, that company officers should have been aware of antidepressant birth defects concerns and refused to move the products. If the Zoloft MDL judge agrees with these arguments, it would create a stronger precedent that has already been adopted by dozens of other district courts.
Pfizer has been arguing that Zoloft birth defect side effects cases should not include distributors like McKesson. There is a very good reason for this: subpoenaing executives from the distributor would confirm that the drug maker was aware of the risks and continued to distribute the antidepressants. However, Zoloft birth defect lawsuit attorneys would still have to prove this. Moreover, the Zoloft MDL judge may use different legal precepts than those adopted by the district courts. It would be a huge win for these plaintiffs, however.
If you or someone you know has dealt with Zoloft birth defect side effects or those of related antidepressants, you can get help. Visit the Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro & Prozac SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defect Class Action Lawsuit Investigation now to learn about your legal options. Getting a free consultation from a Zoloft MDL attorney is as easy as filling out the simple form there. You may be able to pursue a claim against Pfizer Pharmaceutical or other manufacturers as a result of antidepressant birth defects side effects. It costs you nothing, so get in touch with a Zoloft MDL attorney now to review your potential case.
Updated November 26th, 2012
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