Studies executed on healthy, premenopausal women in the Netherlands established that Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella (generic Yasmin) suffered an magnified risk of venous thrombosis as compared to non-users. The risks were increased as high as five-fold with oral contraceptives. These reports were published in August 2009. This was just the beginning of the contention surrounding Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella and the subsequent lawsuits to come involving Yaz side effects.
Mass Tort is simply civil action that extends to a number of complainants. This process is taken against one or more corporate defendants in court. Unlike a class action where a number of people take it upon themselves to bring forth litigation jointly, in mass tort the original plaintiffs and law firms use mass media outlets to reach other possible plaintiffs. Those television and websites wondering if you are a loved one have been effected by a particular product are the result of mass tort status.
Any women that have been wounded as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella may be entitled to compensation. Many attorneys and legal advocate agencies such as thelegaladvocate.com now provide assistance to anyone going through side effects and health issues as a direct result of using Yasmin contraception. Now that more adult females across the United States are coming forward and filing suit, the legal system is moving closer to offering justice for those who were misinformed by the birth control manufacturers and possibly their doctors.
