Zoloft PPHN Birth Defect Leads to Lawsuit
By Andrea Gressman
Pfizer has been hit with a birth defect lawsuit filed by a mother who took the SSRI antidepressant Zoloft during pregnancy. Plaintiff Lauri Serrano alleges in the lawsuit that Zoloft was the medication at fault and that Pfizer, the drug’s manufacturer, was the responsible party. The Zoloft birth defect lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania on behalf of Serrano and her son.
According to the Zoloft lawsuit, Serrano’s son was born with the birth defect PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn). Serrano alleges she took Zoloft during her pregnancy because there was no warning on the drug label, making her unaware of the risks of Zoloft birth defects. Zoloft PPHN is one of the alleged side effects of taking Zoloft during pregnancy.
Serrano alleges in the Zoloft PPHN lawsuit that Pfizer knew about the risks of Zoloft side effects if taken during pregnancy, but failed to warn the public. Therefore, her lawsuit claims, Pfizer is responsible for her son’s birth defects and is liable for compensation. In this particular Zoloft lawsuit, the Plaintiff if seeking damages for the following:
Failure to warn
Breach of warranty
Fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment
Negligence
Design defect
Unjust enrichment
Negligent misrepresentation
History of Zoloft
Zoloft became the most prescribed antidepressant in the entire U.S. in 2005. There were nearly 27 million filled prescriptions in 2005 and Pfizer netted $3.3 billion in sales that same year.
The FDA approved Zoloft to be used in the treatment for the following:
MDD – major depressive disorder in 1991
OCD – obsessive –compulsive disorder in 1996
Panic disorder in 1997
Social anxiety disorder in 2003
Pfizer is Responsible under U.S. Law for Inadequate Zoloft Warning Labels
According to the newest Zoloft lawsuit, Pfizer knew that Zoloft could cause birth defects between the years of 2002 and 2006, during the time Serrano’s son was born. Serrano alleges in the Zoloft birth defect lawsuit that Pfizer knew that Zoloft could cause the following side effects in newborns:
Lower gestational age at birth
Lower birth weight
Longer stays in the hospital
APGAR scores significantly lowered
Significant association with PPHN
Get Help for Your Child’s Zoloft Birth Defects
If you or someone you love has a child that developed birth defects from the use of an SSRI antidepressant such as Zoloft, it’s important to contact a qualified Zoloft attorney right away. You and your loved one have specific rights in this type of case. Without the proper legal representation, your rights will never be properly represented and you will not be able to receive the compensation you deserve.
Do not delay – call an experienced Zoloft lawsuit attorney right away. Visit the Zoloft SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defect Class Action Lawsuit Investigation to submit your information for a free consultation about your legal rights. Zoloft birth defect attorneys want to hear the details of your case. From there, they will be able to advise you on the best option for pursuing compensation – whether that’s filing a Zoloft lawsuit, Zoloft birth defect lawsuit or Zoloft class action lawsuit.
Updated August 20th, 2012
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