Yaz Lawsuit Alleges Birth Control Pill Injured Plaintiff

A woman who decided to take Yaz birth control pill because of claims it could reduce the likelihood of acne compared to other contraceptives has filed a drug injury lawsuit in U.S. District Court.

The Yaz side effects lawsuit does not cite what injuries plaintiff Ashley Rentz suffered, but it indicates that the dual-hormone contraceptive family, which also includes Yasmin, has been linked to blood clotting issues. Yasmin side effects reportedly occur because it causes excess potassium levels which can disrupt “normal heart rhythms [and] the flow of blood through the heart can be slowed to the point that it permits blood clots to form. “

As a result, plaintiffs who have filed similar complaints have alleged that Yaz blood clots have caused a variety of issues including pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and stroke. According to Rentz’ Yasmin lawsuit, the advertising campaign that the woman may have relied upon led to a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The federal agency noted that while the birth control pill may have a lower likelihood of causing acne, “Yaz/Yasmin has additional risks because it contains the progestin, drospirenone… which can lead to hyperkalemia in high risk patients, which may result in potentially serious heart and health problems.” Bayer Corporation had to issue corrective advertising as a result, the Yaz lawsuit notes.

There are more than 10,000 Yaz lawsuits pending against the drug maker regarding venous blood clot injures in U.S. District Court in Illinois, even though the company has already settled a few thousand for an average of $200,000 per plaintiff over pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis concerns. The process is expected to take several years.

The Yaz side effects lawsuit is Ashley Rentz v. Bayer Corporation, et al., Case No. 13-cv-10742, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois. Counts against the pharmaceutical firm include defective manufacturing and design, failure to warn, negligence and fraud among others.

While there is no guarantee that a Yaz settlement is possible depending on the facts surrounding your Yasmin side effects, a case eligibility review can help outline what steps you can take and what to expect when filing a complaint. Get a free one by filling out the submission form at the Yaz/Yasmin, Beyaz & Ocella Birth Control Pill Class Action Lawsuit Settlement & Investigation today. A Yasmin lawsuit attorney will contact you for a free consultation regarding your potential case.