Tylenol Liver Damage Death Prompts Lawsuit
By John Curran
Michael Klein of Louisiana argues in a new lawsuit that acute liver failure caused by Tylenol side effects caused the death of Monica Solar, who would not have taken the popular pain reliever had she known of the decades of research linking Tylenol to liver damage.
The Tylenol liver damage lawsuit was transferred into U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania from Texas on July 22. Klein’s Tylenol liver damage lawyer alleges that McNeil, now a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, should have known of the risks of hepatic toxicity beginning before the sale of Tylenol in the 1950s.
Klein, acting as the executor of Solar’s estate, noted that the Louisiana resident developed liver problems in November 2009 which led to her death soon after.
Risk of Tylenol Liver Damage Known for Years
In 1977, the FDA requested a label change noting that Tylenol, also known as acetaminophen, can cause “severe left liver damage” in higher dosages. McNeil did not update the labeling to warn of Tylenol liver damage then, and the sole label change regarding this Tylenol side effect linked it to alcohol in 1994. A subsequent FDA advisory panel in 2002 noted thousands of reports of Tylenol liver damage, as well as more than 56,000 emergency room visits to treat this side effect.
Klein’s Tylenol lawsuit notes that the company did not update the labeling to reflect this data then or in 2007 when the FDA noted that hepatic toxicity relating to acetaminophen was higher than all prescription drugs combined, in part due to the small window between effective dosage and liver damage from Tylenol side effects. There have been no updates from Johnson & Johnson or McNeil since the 1994 warning.
The Tylenol liver damage lawsuit is Michael Klein et al v. McNeil-PPC, Inc. et al, Case No. 13-cv-04229, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Counts against the pharmaceutical maker and its subsidiary include design and manufacturing defects, breach of express warranty, negligence and failure to warn.
Get a Free Tylenol Liver Damage Lawsuit Review
If you or someone you know has dealt with Tylenol side effects like liver damage or liver failure, you may have legal remedies available to you. The first step is to find out if you have an eligible case, and you can establish that with the help of a Tylenol liver damage lawyer. A free consultation with one is available at the Tylenol Liver Damage, Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawsuit Investigation by filling out the short form there. While the drug is very popular, many people may not have been aware of these risks, and a legal remedy could help with medical bills and other needs.
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Tylenol can cause severe adverse reactions.
Tylenol can cause severe adverse reactions.
I was using tynol every day until I was running a fever an getting sick all the time. I went to the Doctor and he said it’s a good thing I stop using tynol my liver would of been real bad.
Since I came to USA 1974 I started to take tylenol for minor cramps and sinus headace. Later in years I experienced more pain in penrea and lover back. Litle did I know about tylenol I though it was helping manage my pain. I experienced more pain every year. Came to the point had to have back surgery in 1985. I continued to take tylenol eaven when in Hospital they gave me tylenol 2 before surgery. Dr. told me I schould never take tylenol 2 again. He found out I was alergic and had hard time to come back to this earh. I continue to take tylenol thrue 2008. had pain come and go till my second back surgery. I was prescribed Darvoset, viox,robaxin and some other medicine to take as needed. Till I learned to manage my pain naturaly. Masagess, Tens unit, walks, exerise and hot showers.
Since I came to USA 1974 I started to take tylenol for minor cramps and sinus headace. Later in years I experienced more pain in penrea and lover back. Litle did I know about tylenol I though it was helping manage my pain. I experienced more pain every year. Came to the point had to have back surgery in 1985. I continued to take tylenol eaven when in Hospital they gave me tylenol 2 before surgery. Dr. told me I schould never take tylenol 2 again. He found out I was alergic and had hard time to come back to this earh. I continue to take tylenol thrue 2008. had pain come and go till my second back surgery. I was prescribed Darvoset, viox,robaxin and some other medicine to take as needed. Till I learned to manage my pain naturaly. Masagess, Tens unit, walks, exerise and hot showers.