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ATTENTION: VIOXX CLIENTS
In Canada the National Vioxx Class Action is proceeding after the dismissal of the final appeals by Merck. Mr. Justice Cullity set directions for the next steps which included the opportunity for people to opt out until June 30, 2010. We sent out letters advising each of our clients on this issue except for clients in Quebec and Saskatchewan where this class action is not applicable. We submitted forms for our clients opting out. If you are represented by a different law firm please contact that firm (not us) for advice. If you are not yet represented by a lawyer for a Vioxx claim and believe your claim to be one of serious injury contact our firm to ensure that your rights are protected. Now that it is after June 30 your claim are part of the Class Action if you did nothing and you will have no option to seek more compensation. We received back responses from most of our clients and all opt out forms received have been submitted by us. Anyone may ask a general question or comment about the Vioxx case by posting a comment here.
DECISION 2010: Canadian Vioxx Claims
The anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx was recalled over five and a half years ago September 30, 2004 after evidence came out that it causes stroke and heart attacks. Since then the Miskin law firm has represented individual Vioxx users hurt by that drug and their family members who are making claims. In the USA a settlement is being implemented and Merck recently paid the final installment of settlement money as US claims are processed. Meanwhile Merck still fights class action lawsuits in Canadian courts and has not yet paid any claims outside of the United States. In 2010 the fight to get Canadians compensation has finally moved to the next stage with certification finalized and directions for the class action coming now through the Ontario Court. Vioxx claimants across Canada (except for Saskatchewan and Quebec) had a decision to make with a June 30, 2010 deadline on whether to claim through the class action or opt out of it. We are now representing clients inside and outside of the class action. If you have a serious heart attack or stroke injury following use of Vioxx and do not have a lawyer contact miskinlaw@yahoo.com. We are representing claimants both inside and outside of the class action.
Miskin Law proceeding across Canada with Yaz/Yasmin claims
The Bayer birth control pills Yaz or Yasmin can cause dehydration which causes an increase in the
potassium levels (hyperkalemia) and a decrease in the sodium levels (hyponatremia) in the body.
As potassium acts as a key control in cardiac rhythm, this imbalance can cause hyperkalemia
arrhythmias, which, in turn can cause blood clots and thrombotic events such as stroke or deep
vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or heart attack. Dehydration is also a risk factor for
kidney stones and gallbladder disease. While other birth control pills can also cause thrombotic events, the cause of those effects are from the estrogen side of the equation. The thrombotic effects of Yaz and Yasmin are from the progesterin side. While it has long been accepted that high estrogen levels can cause these
adverse events, Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella have been marketed as having low estrogen levels, thereby
having a lower risk for thrombotic events. There have been several studies that have
called this into question.
The Miskin Law firm is making claims related to these drugs and class action court actions have been started in Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The class action proceedings take a long time to advance and they stop individual law suits from proceeding for now. We represent people to get them compensation both individually and through the class action process. Once there is certification by the court of the class action people will have a choice of claiming through it or trying to get more with special circumstances in an individual claim. Contact us if you believe you have been harmed by Yaz or Yasmin. Email Murray Miskin directly: miskinlaw@yahoo.com
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