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Widow’s Lawsuit Alleges Actos Caused Fatal Bladder Cancer
By Scott Hardy
A grieving widow has filed a lawsuit which alleges that her husband took Actos as prescribed by his doctor and developed bladder cancer which ended up killing him. The widow states in her lawsuit that Takeda Pharmaceuticals knew that long term use of Actos can increase the risk of bladder cancer by up to 40% but didn’t warn patients of the deadly side effect which proved fatal for her husband.Allegations that Takeda Pharmaceuticals knows of the bladder cancer risks of taking Actos are nothing new to these lawsuits. Hundreds, if not thousands, of Actos bladder cancer lawsuits are expected to be filed over the course of the next few years as more long term users of Actos develop bladder cancer.
In this case Carol Ivkov’s husband took Actos as prescribed to treat his type II diabetes. Carol’s husband, George Ivkov, started taking Actos to manage his diabetes in 2005. George developed bladder cancer just a few years later, after taking Actos as directed, and died on June 19th, 2009, due to the bladder cancer. Carol’s Actos bladder cancer lawsuit alleges that Actos is defective and dangerous. The Actos bladder cancer lawsuit also states that Takeda Pharmaceuticals didn’t appropriately or adequately warn user of Actos, and their prescribing physicians, of the severe side effects of Actos which includes bladder cancer and cardiovascular problems.
Symptoms of bladder cancer include tumors which may cause blood in the urine, painful or frequent urination, or straining during urination. In addition, other common signs of bladder cancer include fatigue, incontinence, weight loss and bone pain or tenderness. If you are experiencing these symptoms you should see a doctor immediately so bladder cancer or tumors can be ruled out or treatment started if necessary. If you are experiencing these symptoms and are diagnosed with bladder cancer or tumors you should speak with an Actos attorney to see if you are a good fit to file an Actos class action lawsuit or an Actos personal injury lawsuit. Patients filing Actos bladder cancer or cardiovascular problem lawsuits allege that they should have been warned of the life threatening side effects of Actos. Bladder cancer due to Actos can lead to death and surviving family members are filing wrongful death lawsuits against Takeda Pharmaceuticals. In addition, in cases where the patient taking Actos develops bladder cancer or tumors survives, the spouse or other family members may be able to file a lawsuit, even though the spouse thankfully didn’t die due to their injuries from Actos.
In Carol’s case the Ivkov family states that they were “deprived of the support, affection, society, companionship, and consortium with the Decedent, George Ivkov, was accustomed to perform for them and would have continued to but for his death.” George’s death due to bladder cancer left three children without a father and a wife without a loving and supporting husband. In addition, the Actos wrongful death lawsuit states that George’s death has caused them financial hardship.
If you would like more information about filing an Actos class action lawsuit or would like to file an Actos bladder cancer personal injury lawsuit just go to the Actos Bladder Cancer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page. You can submit your information, or your loved ones, to Actos lawyers who are actively investigating all claims regarding tumors, heart attacks, congestive heart failure and other problems which may be a severe side effect of taking Actos. Actos attorneys are waiting to talk to you now and the consultation is free.
Updated June 1st, 2012
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