Plaintiffs Seek Fair Consolidation of Mirena IUD Lawsuits

Plaintiffs Seek Fair Consolidation of Mirena IUD Lawsuits

By Andrea Gressman

There have been hundreds of Mirena IUD lawsuits filed across the United States, leading Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the defendant in these lawsuits as well as the manufacturer of the Mirena IUD, to submit a request to have these cases consolidated into Multidistrict litigation (MDL). This request was opposed by  attorneys representing the plaintiffs, who felt it was not in the best interest of the victims they are representing.

Plaintiff attorneys opposed the defendant’s request to form the Mirena MDL because Bayer Pharmaceuticals sought to have the cases consolidated in New Jersey where they have one of their major operations and employ a large number of people. The plaintiffs did not feel they would be granted a fair trial in this location, so their lawyers opposed the motion and won.

Mirena Lawsuit MDL or Class Action Lawsuit Still a Possibility

Despite the fact that the consolidation for the Mirena lawsuits was originally denied it is still likely that a MDL as well as a class action lawsuit will be formed in the future to handle the number of cases being filed. There are a number of Mirena lawsuit lawyers that are in favor of forming a class action lawsuit or the creation of a Mirena lawsuit MDL. However, it is important that this is done in a location that would not favor the defendant.  

There is Still Time to File a Mirena IUD Lawsuit

It has been reported that there have been well over 40,000 claims of adverse Mirena IUD side effects reported to the FDA.  It is likely that this only represents a small number of victims because the reports to the FDA are made on a voluntary basis. This leads many experts to believe that the number of Mirena lawsuits that have already been filed only scratches the surface of the number of potential plaintiffs that are out there.

There is still time to file a Mirena birth control lawsuit if you are one of these victims. If you or someone you know has been injured by the Mirena IUD it is critical that you contact a Mirena injury lawyer right away. They will be able to let you know what your best legal option is, including whether or not it is in your best interest to join a Mirena MDL once it is formed or a Mirena class action lawsuit. Visit the Mirena IUD Injury Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation page right away to receive your free consultation from a Mirena lawsuit attorney.