Woman Sues for Wrongful Death of Child from Zoloft Birth Defects

These are standard claims from mothers and families who have disabled children after taking drugs linked to SSRI antidepressant birth defects. Mitchell and others argue that Pfizer knew that its products could cause issues during pregnancies, often by affecting fetal heartbeats, and chose not to warn doctors and patients about risks and profited by doing so. However, some of Mitchell’s Zoloft lawsuit allegations do stick out.

The loss of consortium count means that she and the father of the infant have had their family irrevocably altered by the death of the child. However, the Zoloft birth defects her child suffered are less common than in other Zoloft birth defect lawsuits, including patent foramen ovale (PFO) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The former is a blood vessel connecting the right and left atria in the heart that closes after birth but did not in Mitchell’s child. PFO is a hole in the heart that didn’t close the way it should after birth. PDA is a persistent opening between two major blood vessels leading from the heart.

Another key fact not present in other lawsuits involving Zoloft birth defects is the claim that, in addition to a lack of information about Zoloft pregnancy risks, Pfizer reportedly marketed the depression drug as one that would be less risky than alternatives to women looking to have children in spite of mounting evidence to the contrary, according to the lawsuit.

The Zoloft Birth Defect Wrongful Death Lawsuit is Jenese J. Mitchell v. Pfizer Inc., et al., Case No. 13-cv-03729-CMR, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Zoloft birth defect lawsuit attorneys have seen many parents whose lives have been affected by severe birth defects, even if the child survived the pregnancy. If this sounds like you or someone you know, learn more and get a free consultation at the Zoloft & SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defect Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. Filling out the form there entitles you to a no-cost review of your potential eligibility which is the first step in any potential case. Get started and get in touch with one of our partner Zoloft birth defect lawsuit attorneys now.