When the first lawsuits against Bayer, the manufacturer of Yaz/Yasmin, were filed in October 2009, only 32 complaints were included. But this number has increased exponentially over the past two years. The number of lawsuits now being filed against this pharmaceutical giant has reached 2,500 and this number is only predicted to increase in the next few years. Some experts have even predicted that this number could reach 25,000 before Bayer can even reach a decision on the initial lawsuits from 2009.

The high number of lawsuits being filed results from the widespread use of Yaz or Yasmin and the high number of women who have taken either of these drugs in the past. In 2008 alone, these birth control pills accounted for more than 28 percent of the birth control market with about $1 billion in sales for Bayer. Lawsuits allege that Bayer failed to warn women of the severe side effects and falsely advertised its benefits, possibly because of the immense revenue generated from marketing these birth control pills.

Yaz and Yasmin are contraceptives that combine estrogen and progesterone to stop ovulation and ultimately prevent pregnancy. These birth control pills have resulted in a number of serious side effects. Women taking Yaz or Yasmin are at a greater risk for stroke, heart attack, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and gallbladder disease among other diseases. Women across the nation are filing suit against Bayer in pursuit of compensation for medical bills and other related damages. If you or someone you know has taken Yaz or Yasmin and experienced similar complications, contact the Yaz/Yasmin litigant attorneys at Arias, Ozzello & Gignac, LLP today for a free consultation.

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