Yasmin Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Bayer
By Anne Bucher
A new Yasmin wrongful death lawsuit has been filed, alleging that Yasmin caused Jennifer Weaver and Tasha Hagans to die. Weaver and Hagans had seen the television commercials that claimed Yaz and Yasmin were safe and effective birth control pills. These Yaz commercials also claimed that the pills were effective at treating premenstrual syndrome and acne, a claim that was not supported by any studies. Had they known that these contraceptive pills were associated with a heightened risk of harmful Yaz blood clots, the plaintiffs allege that Weaver and Hagans would have selected a safer type of birth control pill.
The plaintiffs are seeking more than $600,000 in damages.
Yaz and Yasmin Associated with Serious Health Risks
Yaz and Yasmin, manufactured by Bayer, contain the synthetic hormone drospirenone. Drospirenone is also sold under the brand names Beyaz and Ocella. While pills containing drospirenone are effective forms of contraception, the hormone has been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially life-threatening conditions, including thromboembolism.
Drospirenone increases the potassium levels in the blood, which can potentially cause a condition called hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia may in turn cause disturbances of the heart rhythm and increase the risk of Yaz blood clots.
FDA Accused Bayer of Misleading Marketing, Required Corrective Advertisements
Between 2004 and 2008, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of at least 50 deaths related to Yaz and Yasmin blood clot injuries. In 2009, the FDA cracked down on Bayer’s misleading marketing, claiming that Bayer overstated the drugs’ benefits while downplaying the risks. The agency took the unusual step of requiring Bayer to release corrective television advertisements that clearly stated that Yaz was only approved to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder and mild-to-moderate acne. Bayer spent $20 million on these corrective television commercials.
Thousands of Women File Yasmin and Yaz Lawsuits against Bayer
Many women who have been injured from Yasmin or Yaz blood clots have taken legal action against Bayer. Due to the high number of Yaz lawsuits, these cases have been approved for multidistrict litigation (MDL). Close to 10,000 Yaz lawsuits are involved in the MDL, a number that is expected to rise. The plaintiffs in these lawsuits accuse Bayer of downplaying the serious risk of injury posed by their products.
If you or someone you love has been injured from Yaz blood clots, you may be able to join the thousands of women who have taken legal action against Bayer. If a loved one died from a Yaz complication, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. For more information about your legal rights, visit our Yaz/Yasmin, Beyaz & Ocella Birth Control Pill Class Action Lawsuit Settlement & Investigation. When you submit information about your injuries, a birth control injury lawyer will conduct a free case evaluation to determine whether you qualify to file a lawsuit. You could be entitled to generous compensation for your Yaz injuries, including your medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other losses you experienced after taking Yaz.
Updated August 8th, 2013
All medical device, dangerous drug and medical class action and lawsuit news updates are listed in the Drug and Medical Device section of Top Class Actions.
Top Class Actions Legal Statement
FACTA lawsuit investigation: Check your paper receipts for credit card privacy violations
November 6, 2026 | Legal News
