Pradaxa Bleeding Lawsuits Could Be Consolidated Into MDL
By Sarah Pierce
Patients who have suffered internal bleeding after taking the drug Pradaxa may have some additional legal options provided to them soon. That’s because a federal panel will decide later this month whether to consolidate all Pradaxa lawsuits under one court by creating a centralized Pradaxa lawsuit multi-district litigation (MDL). Anyone who has suffered Pradaxa internal bleeding is encouraged to speak with a Pradaxa lawyer about their legal rights as soon as possible, as a Pradaxa MDL could expedite the process of reaching a settlement
The popular blood-thinning drug Pradaxa has only been on the market since October 2010, but it has already sold over $1 billion. Pradaxa was supposed to replace its predecessor Warfarin (coumadin), which requires a strict diet and regular blood monitoring tests. However, on December 7, 2011, the FDA warned hundreds of thousands of patients that it would investigate the safety of Pradaxa after receiving more reports of injury and death from the drug than expected. Nearly a year later, on June 6, 2012, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices reported that Pradaxa led all other medications in 2011 for FDA reports of death or bleeding.
The problem with Pradaxa is that there is no reversal agent should severe bleeding occur – a fact that the manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim, concealed from the public. As a result, hundreds of patients have suffered severe Pradaxa bleeding events, and some have even died because the bleeding could not be stopped. This has resulted in numerous Pradaxa bleeding lawsuits and Pradaxa wrongful death lawsuits being filed over the past several years.
Due to the large number of Pradaxa lawsuits already filed and expected to be filed, Pradaxa lawyers filed a motion on May 30, 2012 requesting that all cases be moved to one central federal court. Pradaxa layers estimate as many as 500 Pradaxa lawsuit could be filed in the multi-district litigation known as In Re: Pradaxa Product Liability Litigation (MDL NO. 2385) in the Southern District of Illinois.
Hundreds of Pradaxa bleeding victims have already sued manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim for their injuries. If you’ve suffered Pradaxa internal bleeding, it’s imperative you speak with a Pradaxa lawyer about your legal options. Submit your information for a free consultation from a Pradaxa attorney who can guide you in the legal process. Remember, the Pradaxa lawyers that work with Top Class Actions do not get paid unless you win or settle. Visit the Pradaxa Internal Bleeding Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page for more information.
Updated July 25th, 2012
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