How do I file a lawsuit for Mirena?
How do I file a Mirena IUD compensation claim? Start the process by contacting the Mirena IUD product liability attorneys of The Cochran Firm, D.C. Call 202-682-5800 during business hours or call our 24-hour number at 1-800-THE-FIRM (843-3476).
Can an IUD cause idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Research has established a potential connection between the use of hormonal birth control products like Mirena IUD, Yaz, and Yasmin, to an increased risk of a severe neurological disorder known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Can Mirena cause neurological problems?
Perhaps the most dangerous side effect of the Mirena IUD is pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), also referred to as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). This neurological side effect develops when an increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates in one’s skull.
What happens if the Mirena coil is left in too long?
A: If your IUD is left in your uterus past the expiration date, the most serious danger would be infection. Serious infections can cause infertility. The other risk is that an expired IUD will not be an effective birth control method.
What are the lawsuits about the IUD Mirena?
Lawsuits claim that Mirena can damage the uterus or cause other injuries if the IUD migrates from its original position. Some plaintiffs allege they experienced infections, organ damage, hemorrhages and scarring after being fitted with Mirena, and others claim they needed to have the device surgically removed.
Are there any mass tort lawsuits against Mirena?
Type of Lawsuit. Mass Tort. Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Bayer, the maker of Mirena, alleging that the intrauterine device (IUD) puts women at risk for serious side effects that greatly outweigh the benefits of using the contraceptive.
Who is the administrator for the Mirena settlement?
Garretson Resolution Group was appointed in June 2018 as the lien resolution administrator. This settlement was part of the 4,100-case settlement announced by Bayer in April 2018. The first Mirena IUD lawsuits generally concerned device migration.
When did Bayer settle the Mirena perforation lawsuit?
Lawyers for the plaintiffs appealed the dismissal, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal in October 2017. The last of these lawsuits were resolved by mid-September 2018, and Bayer offered $12.2 million to settle these cases and perforation claims in other courts.
