County Lawsuit over Avandia Alleges Dangerous Side Effects
The County of Santa Clara in California has filed a lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline over its drug Avandia. The suit claims that the drug maker has made billions of dollars on the diabetes medication which has caused heart attacks and strokes. According to a report in the San Jose Mercury News, the lawsuit is alleging that the drug maker has been involved in a decade of false advertising and marketing misrepresentation. The suit is seeking compensation on behalf of patients and providers in California.
Numerous patients nationwide have filed personal injury lawsuits against Glaxo over Avandia. However, this is the first lawsuit filed by a governmental entity that claims that the drug maker falsely advertised Avandia's benefits and hid its dangerous side effects from consumers. The lawsuit states that while GlaxoSmithKline made billions of dollars in profit by selling the drug, Avandia caused 60,000 to 200,000 heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths nationwide from 1999 to 2006. A Feb. 20 report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that Avandia caused heart attacks and strokes and recommended that it be removed from the market.
Most drugs have some kind of side effects. However, there are some drugs out in the market that cause serious harm to those who take them in order to get better. Drugs like Avandia have been responsible for several deaths as well.
The skilled personal injury attorneys in St. Louis at Page Law can help you determine if you have a potential Avandia case or other prescription drug case. We have access to experts, medical professionals, and investigators; providing us the necessary resources to fight large corporations for our clients. If you or someone you love has suffered because of taking the dangerous drug Avandia, the skilled attorneys at Page Law will seek justice on your behalf and will fight zealously to win you compensation. Call 314-322-8515 today for a free consultation of your case.
Source: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14479557?nclick_check=1
