Woman Alleges Yaz Caused Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
By Christina Drury
An Oklahoma woman is the latest Plaintiff to file a Yaz lawsuit against Bayer. Angela Cobb filed her Yaz lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois on November 28, 2012. Her complaint joins the Yaz lawsuit MDL currently underway under the judgment of the Honorable David J. Herndon. Cobb alleges that she that she developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) as a direct result of using Yaz/Yasmin.
Yaz DVT Developed After Only Two Months
Cobb began taking Yasmin in October of 2002. Her lawsuit alleges that she was diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis in December of 2002, just two months after starting the drug. As soon as she developed the condition in her left thigh and calf, Cobb stopped taking Yasmin immediately that same month. Ten years later Cobb alleges she continues to suffer from chronic DVT despite the fact that she only used the oral contraceptive for two months.
Cobb’s lawsuit goes on to outline the allegation that Bayer was aware of the risks of Yaz deep vein thrombosis and failed to heed the FDA warning letter stating that the manufacturer of Yasmin and their successor Yaz had failed to give the public a clear outline of the contraceptive’s risks. Cobb is pursuing compensation for damages in an amount exceeding $75,000. The compensation sought is to cover medical bills, lost wages and the pain and suffering caused by the drug.
What is DVT and How Does it Relate to Yaz?
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that causes blood clots to form in a vein. The condition is most commonly developed in the lower left leg and develops most commonly in women over the age of 60. Yasmin DVT can lead to severely dangerous conditions like pulmonary embolisms and a blockage of circulation. The FDA commissioned a study on Yaz and Yasmin to thoroughly investigate the drug and its side effects. The study tested 835,000 women and found that the oral contraceptive greatly increased the risk of developing DVT and blood clots. A conference was held by an FDA advisory board to determine the fate of Yaz and Yasmin. The board voted to keep the drug on the market but agreed that a stronger warning label about the possibility of blood clots should be included.
What to Do If You Have Experienced Similar Yaz/Yasmin Side Effects
To date, thousands of women have come forward with lawsuits against Bayer and their drug. Bayer has settled close to 3,500 lawsuits, paying out close to $750 million, with many more lawsuits pending. If you or a loved one has developed DVT or another complication as a result of Yasmin or Yaz, you may be entitled to compensation. For more information and to obtain legal advice, please visit our Yaz Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation page. Depending on your individual complaint, you could receive compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and other expenses incurred as a result of Bayer’s negligence.
Updated December 24th, 2012
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