Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Yaz LitigationIs this a class action?
No. It is not. Class actions are used when members of the class has easily apportioned damages. Here, each woman has particularized damages depending on how severe the clot manifested or if they have liver or kidney damage from yaz, yasmin or ocello. Certain parts of the cases may be administratively grouped together.
Will this cost me anything?
No. The cases are taken on a contingency fee basis which means the firm is only paid a percentage of the proceeds if the case results in a settlement or a judgment. The firm advances monies for the expense of the litigation and the advanced money is taken out of the proceeds of any settlement or judgment and then the remainder is split along the contingency percentages. If for some reason the case is lost, you will not owe the firm anything.
How long does this take?
Litigation is unfortunately a lengthy process. The average lifespan of litigation is from 2-3 years, but may be longer. The drug companies have billions of dollars of resources and often times they process is dragged on through a vigorous defense.
Why does litigation take so long? In a pharmaceutical litigation case there are millions of documents that need to be reviewed and each side is entitled to Discovery which is the sharing of relevant documents. The defendants in these types of cases often have defense firms that file numerous motions which result in the delay of the case.
Have any of these cases settled?
As of now, no cases have settled to our knowledge.
Can I use your firm even if I'm not nearby an office location?
Our firm handles women who have been injured from the Yaz Yasmin or Ocello, on a nationwide basis. We are licensed in New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania, but we work with counsel across the country to synergistically assist our clients.
What will you need from me?
It is important to promptly respond to the requests from out office. Your rights may be effecting depending on how promptly you return documents to us. We will need to gather all your medical records, so you will have to sign a medical release. After that, the bulk of the case will be done with the lawyers. You may be required to answer questions via interrogatories and/or a deposition and testify if there is a trial.
(Do you have a question that has not been answered in these FAQ's?) Please call us at (800) 910-0529 or submit your question along with your other information.
