Levaquin Lawsuit
Vanderhyde and Associates law firm is helping people who have suffered tendon ruptures, torn Achilles tendon, tendon tears, and other side effects associated with the use of Levaquin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lawsuit About?
In 2006, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen petitioned the FDA to add black box warnings to Levaquin labels (this is the strongest warning that can be placed on prescription medicine). When the FDA declined, Public Citizen filed a federal lawsuit asking the court to require the black label warning. On July 8, 2008, the FDA ordered the manufacturer to add the black box warning. The FDA also required that a guidebook be provided to patients warning about the possible side effects. These blackbox warnings apply to pills, tables, capsules and injectable formulas.
People that have been prescribed Levaquin have filed lawsuits claiming that it causes ruptured tendons and other tendon injuries and that the defendants’ warnings about this side effect were inadequate.
How Much Does it Cost?
Our firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis, which means there are no legal fees unless we make a recovery for you.
What is Multi District Litigation?
Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is a federal legal procedure in which all pending civil cases of a similar type with common questions of fact that have been filed throughout the United States are transferred to one federal judge for pre-trial proceedings. The purpose of this procedure is to speed up the process of handling complex cases in the federal court system, such as product liability suits or patent infringement cases. By centralizing the pre-trial process, the resources of the parties, counsel and judiciary are conserved and duplicative discovery and inconsistent pretrial rulings can be avoided.
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation determined that centralizing the Levaquin Tendon Rupture cases was appropriate and decided that the District of Minnesota was an appropriate forum. All Levaquin Tendon Rupture federal cases have been ordered transferred to the District of Minnesota. Our Law firm is based in Minnesota and is accepting cases in all 50 states. Our firm is working with attorneys across the country to help people who have suffered side effects from using Levaquin.
What does Statute of Limitations Mean?
Each state has a different set of guidelines which determine how long you have to file a lawsuit. This is called a statute of limitations. If lawsuits are not filed before the statutory deadline you may lose the right to bring a claim for compensation. Statutes of limitations can change at any time by the actions of the legislature or courts of the particular state. For a full review of any potential legal claims and relevant statutes of limitation related to Pain Pump side effects it is important to consult with an attorney to determine how the law applies to your specific legal claims
What Should I Do Now?
If you or a loved one has experienced Levaquin complications you may have a claim against the manufacturer. Please contact us today for a free consultation. Call toll free 1-866-777-2557 or click here to use our online contact form. We are representing individuals in all 50 states. This is a free, no obligation consultation. Contact a Levaquin Side Effects Attorney today.