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Fresenius Dialysis Treatment Lawsuit

Background information on Fresenius Dialysis Treatment lawsuits, settlements and litigation updates published between 2012to 2017.

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Fresenius Dialysis Treatment Lawsuit Overview

The Fresenius dialysis litigation centered on allegations that the company’s widely used dialysis products, GranuFlo and NaturaLyte, caused sudden cardiac arrest and death among patients undergoing treatment.

Manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care, the products were designed to help manage acid levels in the blood, but they contained ingredients that could lead to dangerously high bicarbonate levels if not properly administered. Thousands of patients and families claimed that Fresenius failed to warn clinics and healthcare providers about these risks, despite having internal data showing elevated rates of cardiac complications.

Concerns intensified after a 2012 internal memo surfaced indicating that Fresenius had known for months that improper use of its dialysis concentrates was contributing to a spike in patient deaths. The company was accused of alerting its own dialysis centers while withholding the same safety warnings from competing facilities that also used its products. In response, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Class I recall—the agency’s most serious level—highlighting the potential for fatal outcomes.

The lawsuits were consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL No. 2428) in the District of Massachusetts, where plaintiffs pursued claims of negligence, failure to warn, and wrongful death. Fresenius ultimately agreed to a $250 million settlement in 2016 to resolve thousands of cases.

Fresenius Dialysis Litigation Updates

September 7, 2017: Fresenius Dialysis Defense Verdict Ends One of Final Granuflo Trials

A federal jury returned a defense verdict in one of the last remaining Fresenius Granuflo and Naturalyte lawsuits, finding the company not liable for a patient’s cardiac arrest following dialysis treatment. The decision came after years of litigation and thousands of claims alleging that Fresenius failed to warn of metabolic risks associated with its dialysate products.

August 16, 2016: Fresenius Agrees to Global Settlement of Granuflo and Naturalyte Lawsuits

Fresenius Medical Care reached a confidential settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits over its Granuflo and Naturalyte dialysis solutions. The agreement followed several years of multidistrict litigation, ending claims that the products caused sudden cardiac arrest due to undisclosed bicarbonate imbalances.

November 17, 2015: Bellwether Trials for Fresenius Dialysis Lawsuits Planned in MDL

The U.S. District Court overseeing the Fresenius Granuflo and Naturalyte MDL announced plans to select bellwether cases for early trial dates. The goal was to test key legal and medical issues before juries and encourage potential global resolution of the remaining claims.

April 15, 2015: Depositions Begin in Fresenius Granuflo Dialysis Litigation

Attorneys began deposing company executives and medical experts in preparation for upcoming bellwether trials. The depositions focused on internal Fresenius communications, including warnings allegedly issued to company clinics but not to outside providers.

September 15, 2014: More Than 2,000 Fresenius Dialysis Lawsuits Pending in Federal MDL

The number of lawsuits filed over Fresenius dialysis products rose to more than 2,000 nationwide, with cases centralized in the District of Massachusetts. Plaintiffs accused the company of concealing risks of cardiac arrest tied to the use of its dialysate products Granuflo and Naturalyte.

May 21, 2014: Federal Court Sets Granuflo Dialysate Lawsuit Trial Dates

Judge Douglas P. Woodlock scheduled a series of bellwether trials in the consolidated Fresenius Granuflo MDL. The cases were chosen to represent common claims and medical circumstances among plaintiffs who suffered cardiac arrest or death following dialysis treatment.

March 17, 2014: Fresenius Bellwether Trial Schedules Issued in MDL

The court issued its first scheduling order outlining the process for selecting representative cases to proceed to trial. Both parties were instructed to identify discovery priorities and coordinate expert testimony.

January 14, 2014: Bellwether Trial Proposals Submitted in Fresenius Litigation

Plaintiffs and defense counsel submitted competing proposals outlining which Granuflo and Naturalyte lawsuits should serve as bellwether trials. The selections were designed to test core issues about Fresenius’s failure to warn of potential bicarbonate overdose.

November 22, 2013: Identification Process Established for Granuflo and Naturalyte Claims

The court approved an identification and verification process to organize the growing number of lawsuits filed nationwide. The order required plaintiffs to submit detailed injury documentation to streamline pretrial discovery.

July 29, 2013: Master Complaint Filed Over Fresenius Dialysis Treatments

Plaintiffs filed a master complaint consolidating allegations that Fresenius failed to warn doctors and patients about the risks of elevated bicarbonate levels caused by Granuflo and Naturalyte products. The filing served as the central pleading document in the MDL.

June 20, 2013: Trial Selection in Fresenius Dialysis Cases Delayed

Judge Woodlock postponed the selection of early trial cases to allow additional time for discovery and settlement discussions. Attorneys on both sides agreed that further investigation was needed into Fresenius’s internal testing procedures.

March 21, 2013: Motions Addressed During Granuflo Dialysate Lawsuits Conference

The federal court held a motion hearing to address procedural disputes over discovery and expert evidence in the consolidated Fresenius litigation. The session advanced coordination among multiple law firms representing affected dialysis patients.

February 20, 2013: Fresenius Dialysis Lawyers Meet in MDL Coordination Conference

Plaintiffs’ attorneys and defense counsel met with the presiding judge to discuss case management strategies for the consolidated litigation. The conference covered deadlines for discovery, protective orders, and bellwether trial planning.

December 12, 2012: DaVita Named in Dialysis Lawsuits Over Granuflo and Naturalyte

Lawsuits expanded to include DaVita, another major dialysis provider, for allegedly using the Fresenius products linked to patient deaths. Plaintiffs accused both companies of failing to act on known warnings about cardiac risks during dialysis.

November 15, 2012: MDL Conference Held to Coordinate Fresenius Granuflo Cases

The MDL court convened its first formal status conference, addressing procedural orders and early discovery coordination. Attorneys reviewed Fresenius’s internal safety memos that triggered FDA scrutiny earlier that year.

August 14, 2012: Leadership Appointed in Fresenius Granuflo and Naturalyte MDL

Judge Woodlock appointed a team of plaintiffs’ attorneys to lead the coordinated federal litigation. The appointments established a structure for discovery, expert witness management, and global settlement discussions.

March 29, 2012: Federal MDL Formed for Fresenius Granuflo and Naturalyte Dialysis Lawsuits

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated all federal Granuflo and Naturalyte cases in the District of Massachusetts. The move centralized pretrial proceedings to streamline management of the rapidly growing docket.

July 10, 2012: Fresenius Supports Creation of MDL for Dialysate Injury Lawsuits

Fresenius announced its support for the proposed MDL to coordinate litigation involving its dialysis products. The company stated that consolidation would promote efficiency and consistency in rulings.

March 29, 2012: Petition Filed to Centralize Fresenius Granuflo and Naturalyte Lawsuits

Plaintiffs filed a motion with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation seeking to centralize all federal lawsuits over cardiac injury and death linked to Fresenius dialysis products. The petition cited common factual questions about inadequate safety warnings.

Fresenius Dialysis Research and Recalls

January 26, 2017: Granuflo and Naturalyte Lawsuit Filed Following Bacterial Contamination Recall

A Kentucky woman filed a lawsuit after suffering injuries allegedly caused by contaminated dialysis products recalled by Fresenius. The recall involved Naturalyte dialysate solutions that tested positive for bacterial contamination, raising renewed concerns about manufacturing oversight and patient safety.

March 12, 2015: Bacterial Contamination Found in Naturalyte Dialysate Solutions Prompts FDA Warning

Federal regulators announced a recall of certain lots of Fresenius’s Naturalyte dialysis concentrate after contamination was detected during quality testing. The recall followed multiple reports of adverse patient reactions linked to bacterial exposure.

June 17, 2014: Deaths and Injuries Reported From Recalled Naturalyte Dialysis Solution

The FDA disclosed reports of patient deaths and severe injuries tied to Fresenius Naturalyte solutions that had been recalled due to contamination concerns. Officials said the company’s corrective actions were under review to ensure safer manufacturing practices.

May 20, 2014: Naturalyte Recall Expanded Over Bicarbonate Concentrate Problems

Fresenius expanded its recall of Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate after identifying additional affected lots distributed nationwide. The company warned dialysis centers to stop using the affected product to avoid serious metabolic complications.

April 11, 2014: Fresenius Issues Recall for Naturalyte Bicarbonate Dialysate Solutions

A recall was issued for certain lots of Fresenius Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate due to contamination and labeling problems that could lead to improper dosing. The FDA classified the recall as Class I, its most serious level, due to the potential for fatal outcomes.

August 22, 2013: Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Recalled Due to Particulate Contamination

Fresenius Medical Care recalled its DIANEAL peritoneal dialysis solutions after discovering particulate matter that could enter patients’ bloodstreams during treatment. The FDA warned that exposure could lead to inflammation, embolism, or infection.

April 30, 2013: Fresenius Recalls Dialysis Machines Over Electrical Malfunctions

Fresenius initiated a recall of its 2008K2 dialysis machines due to potential electrical defects that could interrupt treatment or cause power loss mid-procedure. The company advised clinics to inspect and service affected units immediately.

November 19, 2012: FDA Issues Warning Letter to Fresenius Blood Bag Manufacturing Plant

Federal regulators issued a warning letter to a Fresenius manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico, citing quality control violations in the production of blood bags and medical components. The agency noted inadequate sterilization protocols and failure to document contamination risks.

October 3, 2012: FDA Investigates Fresenius Dialysis Clinics Over Patient Safety Concerns

An FDA inspection revealed lapses in reporting patient deaths and serious injuries linked to Fresenius dialysis products. The agency launched a broader review into company safety practices following numerous incidents of cardiac arrest among dialysis patients.

August 20, 2012: Fresenius Recalls Magnesium Sulfate Injection Products

Fresenius Kabi recalled multiple lots of magnesium sulfate injections after particulates were found in vials during routine inspection. The FDA warned that use of contaminated injections could cause tissue damage or embolic events in vulnerable patients.

August 3, 2012: Dialysis Clinic Shut Down Following Series of Patient Deaths

A Fresenius dialysis clinic in Pennsylvania was temporarily closed after several patients died under similar circumstances. Health investigators cited improper use of dialysate concentrates and ongoing deficiencies in staff training.

April 16, 2012: FDA Issues Warning Over Fresenius Dialysis Product Design

The FDA sent a warning letter to Fresenius identifying design flaws in its dialysis systems that could contribute to improper bicarbonate dosing. The agency demanded corrective actions to prevent further patient injuries linked to the company’s equipment.

March 29, 2012: Fresenius Recalls Granuflo and Naturalyte Dialysis Products Over Fatal Risks

Fresenius Medical Care announced a recall of its Granuflo and Naturalyte dialysate solutions after data revealed links to sudden cardiac arrest. The recall followed an internal company memo acknowledging dosing miscalculations that increased patient bicarbonate levels during dialysis.

February 27, 2012: Study Links Hemodialysis Dosing Errors to Increased Patient Risk

A review of dialysis treatment practices revealed that errors in bicarbonate dosing during hemodialysis could significantly increase the risk of cardiac arrest. The findings predated the later Granuflo and Naturalyte recalls, underscoring longstanding safety concerns.

Fresenius Dialysis Lawsuit Examples

October 4, 2012: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Fresenius Dialysis Treatments

A class action was filed against Fresenius Medical Care alleging that its Granuflo and Naturalyte dialysis solutions caused heart attacks and cardiac deaths. Plaintiffs accused the company of concealing information about bicarbonate dosing risks that led to fatal metabolic complications during hemodialysis.

August 10, 2012: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Hemodialysis Treatment at Fresenius Clinic

The family of a deceased patient filed a wrongful death claim, alleging that improper use of Fresenius dialysis products caused a fatal cardiac arrest. The lawsuit claimed that staff failed to follow safety warnings regarding the company’s dialysate formulas.

May 31, 2012: Lawsuits Filed Nationwide Over Heart Problems and Deaths Linked to Fresenius Dialysis

Multiple lawsuits were filed by dialysis patients and families who suffered heart attacks and sudden deaths allegedly caused by Granuflo and Naturalyte. The complaints cited internal company memos acknowledging that Fresenius had warned its own clinics about the risks months before alerting other providers.

April 17, 2012: DaVita Named in Class Action Over Granuflo and Naturalyte Dialysis Products

A class action lawsuit targeted DaVita HealthCare Partners, alleging the company used Fresenius-manufactured dialysate products that led to fatal cardiac complications. The filing claimed DaVita failed to adequately monitor patient bicarbonate levels during dialysis sessions.

March 27, 2012: Fresenius Hemodialysis Lawsuit Filed Over Heart Attack and Stroke

A dialysis patient filed suit against Fresenius, alleging that exposure to its Granuflo solution caused both a heart attack and a stroke. The case sought compensation for permanent cardiovascular injury and failure to warn claims under product liability law.

February 28, 2012: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Dialysis Treatment Using Granuflo Solution

The family of a deceased dialysis patient filed suit against Fresenius Medical Care, claiming that its Granuflo solution caused fatal cardiac arrest. The complaint alleged that the company failed to disclose known risks to hospitals and clinics outside its network.

February 6, 2012: Dialysis Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Over Patient Injury

A dialysis patient filed a medical malpractice lawsuit after suffering severe complications allegedly tied to bicarbonate dosing errors during hemodialysis. The lawsuit accused both the treating clinic and Fresenius of negligence in product use and supervision.

January 23, 2012: Granuflo Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Cardiac Arrest During Dialysis

A wrongful death claim alleged that Fresenius’s Granuflo dialysate product caused cardiac arrest due to unregulated bicarbonate levels. The suit claimed the company distributed unsafe medical solutions without proper clinical warnings or dosage guidance.

January 12, 2012: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Heart Attack During Hemodialysis

The family of a dialysis patient who died from cardiac arrest during treatment alleged that improper dosing with Fresenius dialysate solutions was to blame. The case was one of the earliest to raise questions about the company’s failure to alert regulators to patient deaths.

December 14, 2011: Lawsuit Filed Over Dialysis Death Linked to Fresenius Naturalyte and Granuflo

A wrongful death lawsuit alleged that Fresenius products caused fatal metabolic complications during dialysis treatment. The filing highlighted early internal warnings suggesting the company knew about risks but delayed informing healthcare providers.

November 30, 2011: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Fresenius Over Granuflo Dialysis Treatment

A family filed a lawsuit after a relative died following dialysis with Fresenius’s Granuflo solution, claiming the product caused a fatal pH imbalance. The case accused the company of negligence, failure to warn, and defective product design.

November 15, 2011: Fresenius Sued Over Dangerous Drug Complications During Dialysis

An early lawsuit accused Fresenius of manufacturing unsafe dialysis drugs that contributed to a patient’s death. The claim served as a precursor to hundreds of later lawsuits consolidated into multidistrict litigation over Granuflo and Naturalyte.

1336 Comments

Arthur
Angie, you know the criteria was changed from 48 hours to 24 hours following the treatments of dialysis. Anyone passing away after 24 hours is being dismissed from criteria 1. But I would like to find out more about the point systems in this settlement. One more point I would like to make is that Fresenius did not warn the Davita patients who were using the Granuflo product of the FDA recall. Fresenius employees were told to use Granuflo until the new shipment of Rockwell’s Citrapure arrives. Experts have stated that using Granuflo is somewhat taking a huge risk. This was stated in May of 2012 by employees of Fresenius.
ellen
Marie, this has been a hellish time for all of us, and more so if dialysis is your future. my family member did alright for awhile until suddenly in the beginning of 2008 things changed. Big Pharma makes lots and controls more. Suddenly our own FDA does not protect the innocents. I would think that those that are no longer part of this MDL would be making other aware of the dangers. Peritoneal seems more gentle on the body, best to seek a transplant asap. Good luck to you.
Angie
Hi Arthur, I cant remember what number value each has, but they gave automatic points to start off with, points for proving the use of Granuflo and points for my dad passing away within 48 hours of dialysis treatment. In my dad’s case, he went into cardiac arrest while on the dialysis machine at Fresenius. I will look at my paperwork when I get home and have better info for you. She had said $175,000 before attorney’s fees. Yes I was told the same thing about the disbursement of funds, but who knows. They have held us hostage for a long time already.
Marie
I feel so bad for the people who didn’t opt in. Not that I feel good for those of us that did. But I’m still not sure why only one case went to trial and then the lawyers dropped your lawsuit when you didn’t Opt in. The case they took to trial was not a fair case. It was definitely impartial in their favor. So many other cases would have proven their guilt. Seems like all the lawyers and the company are in on this scam. They all just want to settle this and move on. I am going to be on dialysis within the next year. My Family has PKD. So we eventually end up on it. I will freeze in hell before I allow this product to be put into my body. I am a medical professional and I have seen what it does to you. I am going to do peritoneal dialysis. I am just not sure how this is aloud to just be swept under the rug. The problem isn’t fixed or even changed. People will still suffer from this company. I guess they figure more people live then die, but is that a way to run a company? Makes me so angry. God bless all.
Joe
I don’t know some people are saying they have 175 points and then other people are saying they got a letter that states the payouts will be between $47,000 and $83,000 or something like that. I myself did not receive any type of amount or even points. All my letter said was basically the compensation Will be done on a points based system and they cannot determine my amount until all claims have been made and determined by the claims administrator. So I don’t understand how people are getting letters even before the claims are finalized from the claims administrator. It Can’t be correct.something sounds a little suspicious to me.
Arthur
Angier how does your case accumulate 175 points. Is it by dying in a certain hour after treatment? Or by how long the plaintiff was on Dialysis or is it the blood works from Dialysis treatments. And is the $175k before or after your Attorneys fees. Just curious. I was told that if everything was met on May 31 they would disperse funds after 35 days. Who knows if that’s going to happen. Fresenius could hold us hostage for a long time.
Joe
Sorry The summary judgment Doc it was made in error not my fault. 1885 miscNotice of correction to docket made by Court staffWed 10:18 AM Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: 1182, 1883, and 1884 were erroneously filed in the main MDL case. Please see individual docket #14-cv-10712-DPW Burkes v. Fresenius. Counsel is reminded not to file motions pertaining to individual cases in the main MDL docket. (Gioia, AnaMaria)
Joe
I don’t know how many people, but there are 20 pages I imagine a few hundred per page. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 1884 respm Statement of Material Facts L.R. 56.1 Tue 5:02 PM Statement of Material Facts L.R. 56.1 re1882 MOTION for Summary Judgment on the Claims of Sylvester Burkes filed by Fresenius Medical Care North America, Inc., Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc., Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc., Fresenius USA, Inc..(Bennett, James) Google definition of summary judgment “In law, a summary judgment (also judgment as a matter of law) is a judgment entered by a court for one party and against another party summarily, i.e., without a full trial. Such a judgment may be issued on the merits of an entire case, or on discrete issues in that case.”
Joe
Elle, Yeah dismissed cases with prejudice will be included in the 97% threshold. I have no idea how many people were dismissed but there are quite a few. This is not official but I believe there are thousands of Dismissed cases
Angie
I called my lawyer’s office for an update. I was told they have extended the deadline to May 31st and if the 97% isn’t reached, they will extend it again until it is. She said they are close to the 97% and she believes they will have payout information by mid June. I asked about the people who didn’t opt in….She told me that they were offered a small settlement, if they choose not to take it, they were informed they will have to find someone else to represent them in court and their cases would be dropped by their current lawyers. I know they are basing their payouts on a point system. It’s been so long since I read that paperwork, but I know offhand, I was told my father’s case was at 175 points which I was roughly $175,000. I was also told that amount would go up as they expected people to be disqualified from the lawsuit. No amount of money will EVER replace my dad…can’t put a dollar amount on a life. But if I were, yes I agree, the amount is ridiculous and it’s an insult. BUT, he had other health issues which they could easily argue was the cause of his death. For those reasons, I opted in. This had lasted long enough. I filed in 2013 and every time I have to deal with this, it brings the pain back. I want it over with. My condolences to all who have suffered and Good Luck to those who are choosing to ride it out.
Ray
If you did not opt in the judge is dismissing your case the lawyer is dropping your case and you are no longer part of this lawsuit BS I got the letter we was use to get a settlement and now we are being pushed aside with no further recourse unless you can afford to hire another attorney this is BS my sister died three hours past day or Detlo three hours past The deadline need I say more
Elle
Joe, I did not realize that the 97% included dismissed cases as I thought they were part of not opting in and therefore also the lone Pine cases. Do u know how many were in the lone pine cases? Is that info available?
Joe
Rick I was just telling people what my lawyer said the comment about how many people in each category at the end was just my opinion. As for opting in or out . At this point I believe it would be very hard to reverse your decision I don’t think the judge would allow it. I believe the way they are trying to get the 97% is o By dismissing cases now . Everybody does realize the 97% doesn’t mean 97% have to Opt-in it includes cases that have been dismissed. I didn’t ask my lawyer anything about the people that have not opted-in. But Eventually I am sure your lawyer will contact you if your Case has not been dismissed i’m sure you will get a court date eventually.
Denice
I believe that Fresenius will not follow through unless the 97% is met, if it is reached by the May 31 deadline, there is going to be other delays for the next decade. The attorneys and Frensinius have been toying with our emotions every since those Bastards decided to settle out of court. I HATE THEM!!!!! Because if they really wanted to settle​ with those who were willing to settle; it would have been done weeks ago! I will be shocked if these jerks follow through with this settlement within the next 4 years. It’s not going to happen. Please don’t set your hearts on this settlement, if they were going to do it…They would not be asking for the 97% instead they would be busy with the claims administrator…
Marie
Ron thanks for the info. I totally agree on them extending it. This is just gotten ridiculous. I don’t think I will be alive to see if end. Maybe my kids will get the benefit of it ending. I feel like they are playing with us now. You commuted to settlin and now they are stalling. They need to take the cases to trial where people didn’t have heart problems and see if they win those. My Moms cardiac arrest is the perfect case. Her heart was checked before and after the even. Totally healthy heart. Grandiflu had caused her to die. Makes me so angry.
Rick
Joe are you saying we should opt in to get paid or if we opt out we don’t get paid
Debra
What happened to the May 10th deadline? Are there any look-ee-loos out there that would like to provide any input? does anyone know anything? Does anyone have information from their lawyers? Are there a lot of people that dropped out of this forum because they opted out? Anyone’s Comments would really be appreciated as I look at this site every day. There were so many people commenting at the beginning of this forum and any communication from all those old postings from all those people seem to have fallen off…..
Ron
I talked to my law office this morning and she said it has been extended until May 31. Unbelievable that after five years they would need two more weeks .
Ron
Does anybody have any info on yesterday’s actions by Fresenius ?
Denice
The paralegal stated that we would all receive letters soon but he wouldn’t disclose to me what the letters what state. He also said that the May 10 date was still valid.
Joe
I forgot to add disbursement of the checks should start after September 22, 2017
Joe
They extended the date to May 31 they are trying to get the 97% According to my lawyer they are very close to the 97% and he believes that will be reached. He stated the soonest they will know how many people per category will be after May 31 and into the summer. After the settlement is approved supporting documents will have to be sent to the claims administrator.My understanding of that is The claims administrator has already made his determination of what category you will be in and the strength of your case now he needs the supporting documents to finalize his determination. As for the people being told numbers. I don’t no how any lawyer has that information. If the settlement has not even been approved yet how is any lawyer going to no how many people per category there are and the lawyer that are giving numbers to people, what is that all a-bought the only person that knows that or will know that is the claims administrator.
frank
The pushed it back may 31
William
It is amazing how Fresenius will probably get away with these deaths because most of the lawyers and judges are bought and paid for in the United States. It is sad but true. I went to court against Fresenius in 2015 with a civil trial and it turned into a criminal trial in Wake County, North Carolina. I was detained with a court order by Judge Donald Stevens, the Superior Court Judge. Fresenius was represented by Womble Carlyle with the lawyer Charles R. Holden and Amy C. Folk. Amy is no longer with the firm. The plaintiff’s did not show up for court non of the times. Judge Collins and Judge Jolly all were a part of this cover up. Judge Jolly asked if it was okay if the plaintiffs did not show up. I said, if they where on the document they suppose to be here. They asked me if I had anything to say, I saw I will say it when I see the plaintiffs. Now, you ask yourself, how did the plaintiffs for Fresenius win the case if they didn’t show up to testify on their behalf. You see the judge no the lawyers where there when these things happened at the clinic. So, how did they get away with this injustice. These lawyers and judges are all bought and paid for my big corporations and the government. They labeled me the Whistleblower for this whole case. No one really knows who was the whistleblower. How did the FDA get their information concerning the letter that was supposed to be in the hands of a Medical Director only. What are they hiding and why are they allowing it to go on for so long. I made bicarbonate and acetate and many other drugs for Fresenius for over 12 years and I never had anyone to die from it. So, why am I not in the Lone Pine Order. You see these lawyers and judges do not understand how the system works with the drugs. Fresenius and many other companies are coming up with new ways to enhance dialysis treatments. The whole system is set up to make profits off of these people and in the eyes of the government and the corporation it is just business as usual. How much money does Fresenius give to the politicians and judges each time during the election season for them to get re-elected. Do you think that they will mess with their political and financial careers. I don’t think so. The FDA approved this drug in the early 2000s and so who where the trial patients when this drug first came out. Humans are not lab rats so who where the test subjects for them to approve granuflo and naturalyte. Apparently, it must have been the patients that where on dialysis. You see after working in the dialysis industry for over 25 years there was a lot to be learned about the human body and how it is created by God. You ask yourself, why are so many people taking dialysis in the first place. Fresenius made every effort to destroy my reputation with their lies. The even hired private investigators to follow me which in court they said did not occur. They even had 2 men follow me to the library and one of them kept saying things that they murdered people. The government of North Carolina and Fresenius detained me in July 2015 with a court order without the judges signature to give me a mental evaluation and they then gave me a public defender who really was a puppet for the corporation. The lead public defender for Wake County tried to become a judge but unfortunately he did not win but the other public defender which is now Judge Collins took the place of former Judge Abe Jones. Now, Abe Jones is a practicing lawyer. Abe Jones ran in 2016 for Supreme Court Justice but unfortunately he did not win. Now, the sad thing about these people who are lawyers and judges are registered Democrats. It is time for people to wake up and realize that it is sad that we are just property to this people in the judicial system. I know many people including many of my family and friends that have unfortunately lost their lives to the mistakes of medication errors and nurses and doctors that didn’t have a clue of what was going on in the clinic that they oversaw. It is very important that the States hold Fresenius accountable for the lives of these innocent people. I know exactly what happened to this people because I was there when it happened. They black balled me from getting a job in medicine and this was told to me by the Public Defender himself in November 2015. I went to the PA in 2011 to inform her that I noticed a change in cardiovascular issues with the patients that I was and that it was increasing and getting out of hand. In March 2012 I was taken from my responsibilities of doing appoints for the patients. The state Audit was done on October 10, 2012 a few weeks before they terminated my employment. The said that I quit but we all know the truth and that is why they did not show up for court and tried to intimidate me from testifying in the court in Mass. Fresenius, the only did that I have to say is this. God is a powerful God and if you do not take accountability for what you have done not only to me and my name but to the countless families that have been destroyed then I pray that God have mercy on your souls. You have made billions of dollars off of these sick people. Memorial Day is soon approaching and how do you (Fresenius) want to be remembered. Do you want to be remembered as murderers or do you want to be remembered as a company that was trying to find a better way to treat your patients and made a mistake. You do know that GOD Almighty knows that truth. I need for you all to watch the movies The Pelican Brief (1993) and Concussion – Official Trailer (2015) – Will Smith. I pray that this does turn into a movie.
Joe
Received some information from my lawyer looks like they extended itlllto try to get the 97%. He thinks we will meet the 97% andThe settlement will be triggered.After that there will be a short Time to send supporting documents to the claimant administrator. We believe distribution will start in the fall. We still do not have a total number per category until May 31 or into the summer
Joe
The public order I posted was for the 17 people that could not get the documentation They needed from Fresenius The judge extended the time for those people to submit a spreadsheet with the date and times of when they tried to get the information needed from Fresenius. There are three cases out of the 17 that want to opt-in to the settlement,late. The approval or denial for the settlement is still set for May 10 no word one way or the other on what they have decided yet.
Arthur
Debbra, no it isn’t.
Joe
1869 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Thu 2:19 PM Judge Douglas P. Woodlock: ORDER granting1868 Plaintiffs’ Motion for Three Day Extension of Time to File Joint Submission Regarding Records Requests and Production Spreadsheet, with the exception of the three additions to Exhibit A 15cv11269 15cv11301 13cv12307 as to which the plaintiffs must show good cause for their belated inclusion. (Beatty, Barbara)
Arthur
Debbra, no it isn’t.
Debbra
Is the May10th deadline date a reality?
Carolyn
The only reason I became embroiled in this lawsuit is because of the horrors my late husband went thru during dialysis. He had repeated episodes of congestive heart failure. Was on the vent 3 times until he finally went septic and I had to pull the plug. The horrors he went through can never be conveyed. And each of these episodes were after a dialysis treatment with granuflo. I know nothing will ever come of this. But damn it. He didn’t deserve to suffer the way he did. And at least this case made a point to big pharma.
Debbie
When I signed the papers with the lawyer it stated on the paperwork that their fee is 40 percent and I thought that Was ridiculous. How about all your lawyers what are they charging?
Arthur
Marie it’s in your settlement letter you received in August. I think you mean Cardiac Arrest not Heart Attack. Then you wouldn’t be in this case.
Marie
My mom definitely died from a heart attack due to her maetabilic levels being too high. Worst part of all of this is that I am at he kidney function of 19% and headed to be on dialysis. We were born with Polycystic kidney disease and my family. I am going to try everything in my power to do peritoneal dialysis and not go to this place. In the first case they took to trial the patient currently had other underlying issues that could have attributed to the heart attack. My mother had her heart checked several times before the incident and after when she was in a coma. All times her heart was 100% healthy. That is how you can tell if the dialysis caused the heart attack and not the plumbing or the heart. But of course her case is not one that was chosen to be taken to trial. I agree with everyone else it has been five years and I just want it over. Where is everybody getting that the lawyer takes 40%? My lawyer takes 33% .
Angela
My family had not been under the same roof in over 15 years. When it finally happened, my brother was so sickly looking (grey) I couldn’t bear to do any family photo’s. He died a month later. I will live the rest of my life regretting that decision because now I will never have that chance again! It’s been 5 years now & I just want this to be over, the strength to move on & get this all behind us!
Debra
I think people have had plenty of time on this. I started this process with lawyers back in 2012. Five years seem like enough time to get this settled. If they are talking about other people opting in now it could take another five years or longer. That is just not right.
Joe
I understand this website position on copyright infringement. Like I said before I am not a lawyer just someone trying to give information about this case. I never Even thought about Cappy right infringement. I guess that’s why this website has a moderator. I will no longer post articles directly from other websites but I think it will be OK if I Write my own opinion about a article or Basic information about a article for informational purposes. As long as it is not the full article.
Joe
Email I received from aboutlawsuits.com Hi Joe, Just to clarify why certain posts were deleted; we won’t publish full articles from other sources, even in our comments, to avoid running afoul of copyright and fair use laws. We also generally take out links and personal contact information due to spam problems and other issues that may arise. Hope that clears things up and you are more than welcome to summarize that information and share it with the community in the comments. Thanks, I will have to only post what actually happened at the hearing and my opinion that should comply with their copyright issue. Date and time of hearing April 19, 2017, 3:18 PM 17 plaintiffs in the Granuflo and Naturalyte MDL,fight over document production that was needed according to the lone Pine order they received.The lawyers for the 17 plaintiffs,State they could not obtain the information needed from Fresenius to comply with the LonePine order. Fresenius wants The cases dismissed for failure to prosecute, The Judge asks the plaintiff for a spreadsheet documenting this information that could not be obtained dates and times in the form of a spreadsheet. Judge Woodlock said,“I just want to know when these various things were done,” Fresenius Has not formally approved the Global settlement. Fresenius States there could be talks about letting people opt in that are late comers to the settlement.
Arthur
Well Debbie I have one of the head Attorneys in these cases. A lot of those cases were bogus claims. If you don’t believe me ask Joe or Mikey.
Joe
1864 misc Transcript Tue 2:37 PM Transcript of Motion Hearing held on April 19, 2017, before Judge Douglas P. Woodlock. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Brenda Hancock at brhancock@msn.com Redaction Request due 5/16/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/26/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/24/2017. (Scalfani, Deborah)
Debbie
I don’t think your figures are accurate Arthur. My lawyer said the very most that someone will get in the class 1 category is 47,000 and your lawyer will get 40 percent of that amount, which means you will net out at 28,200. That’s if Fresenius accepts and if they do, we are looking at sometime next year for payment. Check with your lawyers and see if they come up with the same amount and let us know. Pradaxa settled on 650 million for their claims! We got screwed. My father had a cardiac arrest and died while getting dialysis. I didn’t even get to say goodbye to him.
guessedagain
Ready for this to be over. My dad has been dead nearly 5 years. Fresenius needs to be held accountable for this. Prayers for everyone to get some peace of mind out of this.
Terry
Hello ALL, I am one of the lookieloos that watch this discussion regularly. Thank you all for the GREAT information. I did opt in early because i have an attorney that keeps in contact when the different steps in the process have occured and i am comfortable with what i hear from them. But i dont comment in the discussion because i have no independent information, many more of us a watch and listening, PLEASE keep passing on what ever you can to help all us , thank you all! GOD BLESS
Debbie
So how did our lawsuit get allotted very little (250 million) when Fresenius is a billion dollar company compared to Pradaxa the blood thinner getting 650 million allotted in their lawsuit when we lost our loved ones just like they did. Our settlement sounds very low compared to theirs. They didnt even have as many deaths as we did in ours. I believe the article says there were 4000 claims in their lawsuit but some were injuries. It doesn’t seem fair to us again when this drug did cause the death of our loved ones. Google Pradaxa Lawsuit.
Lisa
For the people that opted in but,may not have the information they needed because somewhere along the line the lawyer lost the paperwork showing where my mom died,how and when it happened, do we still qualify?
Arthur
Debbie I don’t think we have 4,000 claimants left. Maybe 1,000 in the category 1. The rest in the $1,500 category.
Debbie
May of 2014, Boehringer Ingelheim agreed to pay $650 million to settle these lawsuits. This Pradaxa settlement resolved most of the 4,000 cases in state and federal courts. That amounted to an average Pradaxa settlement of $162,500 for each claimant. Oh heck why didn’t we get to split $650 million for the loss of our loved ones. Why has the Pradaxa Settlement allotted $650 million instead of $250 million like ours.
olive
arthur i’m not sure what category our case fits in depending on my fathers blood work but they proved he used granuflo and that he died from cardiac arrest within only a few hours of using the affected product. my lawyers seem hopeful about our case getting in a high category
Joe
Don’t be concerned about the name Omnibus Motion. What it basically means is they combined A majority of the cases that did not reply to the lonePine order that were required to do so. There were 631 cases that did not reply or send the documentation required in, basically the causation and doctors opinion. So all those cases were dismissed with prejudice meaning they cannot file A lawsuit against Fresenius on the same grounds.Those cases are done, over with they will receive nothing.Unfortunately for those people it is the end of the lawsuit. There may be more dismissals coming associated with the lone Pine order. On the other hand it will help for the Settlement approval for the people that have opted in. In Fresenius 2017 expected financial earnings , It states for the lawsuit settlement 97% have to participate that did not mean 97% had to Opt-in ,it includes cases that have been dismissed voluntarily or involuntarily with prejudice. Here is a quote from Fresenius. “FMCH expects that, in combination with elections to participate and notices of dismissal already sub- mitted, the Lone Pine procedure will result in confirmation of the settlement.”
Debbie
So what does that mean Joe?
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