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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

Joe
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 1997 minutes Hearing – Other Fri 4:01 PM Clerk’s Notes for Status Hearing held before Judge Douglas P. Woodlock: Court addresses cases involving former attorney Michael Hugo with counsel. Defendants to file motions to reopen and set aside stipulations of dismissals as appropriate in four cases (Dorn, Brooks, Weathers, Rardin). Further evaluation of Stipulations of Dismissal, already on file and ones to be filed, conducted by defendants counsel and, as necessary, will undertake appropriate action to rectify any discrepancies. Court willing to accept Notices of Appearance nunc pro tunc to clarify the appropriate parties for executed Stipulations of Dismissal. Counsel provides updates on the status of case(s) in Mississippi, California and Louisiana. Court to sschedule conferences in two cases transferred into the MDL this year, 18cv11224 and 18cv12231 Defendants counsel to report back to the Court with possible conference dates by 11/9/2018.
George
I have been told that the end is “imminent” by my attorney and should have everything done in 10 days. Check in hand I hope but the way things go I do not count on that. My Attorney will be getting much more than me. Strange I am the client and he gets more. It has been a learning experience and one I will never do again. Victims never get justice!
George
Been told my settlement statement will be sent out soon and should have a check in about 10 days. I will believe it when I see it!!! Attorney got MUCH more than I did for sure. I am disgusted.
Tom
I received a settlement letter but I can’t even get in touch with my attorney office for any explanation of the breakdown. The medicare lien was a ridiculous amount, I’m not sure what that covered and there’s a 11% common assessment fee to the attorney that is just as astronomical. Out of the gross. We are ending up with 30% to be split 3 ways. Where is the justice? whole thing is a shame. Out of a six figure payment we the family end up with a three figure settlement!! Why would a judge even allow this? The lawyers were obviously all out for themselves!!
Pat
Does anyone know if there was money left over in the settlement where there was $25,000,000 left over to reimburse the attorneys 7% . My attorney said they were paying out 7% of the (40%) they charged me. Did anyone’s attorneys not charge the 7%.
George
No not yet. Waiting on how much the fees will be for Providio. Excrutiating process and I just want this over with. I am so done and disgusted.
Lisa
Has everyone already recived their checks?
Joe
Sorry,I have not been on here in a while. If you want to sue your lawyer for legal malpractice unfortunately I don’t have any direct numbers to give out. I am involved in my own lawsuit against my attorney. Unfortunately,I cannot go into details because I do not want to jeopardize my case. Your best bet however would be to put in Google search (I want to sue my lawyer) You will get a bunch of advertisement about lawyers that practice in that field. Try calling one of those law firms. Trying to get a hold of epiq systems Is nearly impossible and even if you were able to get a hold of them trying to get any type of response from them is nearly impossible Epiq Systems believe any requests are frivolous. So in my opinion Epiq Systems may be part of the problem. They may need a lawsuit brought against them. As for the Davita lawsuit involving Granuflo. those cases look like they involved Learned Intermediary Doctrine. Which basically means Fresenius warned the doctors of the risks and they were supposed to pass that warning on to the patients which they never did. those people passed away after December 31, 2012. It is a small handful of people not the majority. So I see no malpractice Lawsuit against a lawyer for not explaining things to you about that. Anyway here’s a small update not exactly sure what this is involving. Thursday, October 18, 2018 1994 notice Notice of Hearing Thu 4:04 PM NOTICE OF HEARING: Status Hearing regarding cases involving Attorney Michael Hugo is SCHEDULED for 10/31/2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1 before Judge Douglas P. Woodlock. (Beatty, Barbara) I really have no idea what this hearing is involved in. Good luck and I hope the people that are Suing their lawyers Will be successful and win.
Laurie
Yes Angie seems like it. After the lien from Medicare, attorney fees, Providio fees, etc. I will be lucky to see 34 or 40% of my original settlement amount. Its over for me after 6 long years. This was a sham and travesty for sure.
Angie
Received a settlement statement in the mail today along with a check. After about $80,000 in fees, the amount was a little more than$79,000. Seems that you can put a price on a life. This has been emotionally exhausting. I hope everyone sees results soon.
Judy
I don’t think some realize Joe hasn’t been on here since August . So your attorney is responsible to answer any and all questions
Tonya
Joe just found out we r 1500$ family our mom died on machine from this waz proving fact I want to know how to file malpractice suit on the firm we had could u plzzzz help me thank sooo much
Tonya
My sister says she’s do n all she can and no one wants to help her no call backs from attorney n month can n e one give us sum info on what she can do thanks
Laurie
Samantha, If you have a phone number for that attorney you should call and if you leave a message tell that attorney you will report her to the State Bar Association if she does not return your call. Threaten if you have to! You deserve to have answers.
Samantha
Joe can u tell me why my lawyer dosent call me back her name is lauren burns i call her to see whats going on i get no response i need to know my payment amount she told me but i need to know if its true or not and when will it be sent
Samantha
Can anyone tell me anything my lawyer doesnt redpond to me i need to know when will i receive my payment my sister’s and brothers payments does anyone know lauren burnes shes the Attorney i need her to get ahold of me plz
Laurie
Still have not heard anything, Was told maybe November or December, Depends on Medicare lien so yeah Dawn might get 45% if anything. Or nothing. All this time and we end up paying attorneys and the state only. Nothing to show for our dead loved ones. TRAVESTY
Tonya
my sister filed this suit and I’m lost on this does n e one know a # I can contact to find sumthing out plzzzz n e body my sister is tell n me and my siblings nothing at this time just keeps say n she hasn’t heard from attorney does n e one know what we could do thanks very much
Samantha
My mom was killed by this medicine in 2010 ive been waiting since 2014 to see whats gonna happen i still haven’t received my payment yet i have 2 brothers and 2 sisters were still grieving over our mother i just want justice they say its coming but when tho my lawyer is hard to get in contact with i call and leave message no response its really terrible
Dawn
Ok, I received my settlement statement today…. Gross total award: $99,176.67. Now I knew when we signed with the attorneys, they made us aware of the 45% fees. However, it is broke into 3 sub deductions: I)Attorneys fees (anyone know what COMMON BENEFIT FEES & COSTS are?) II) Litigation fees… between these 2 it is over 50% deduction. Then, III) Medicare lien and Less Providio Lien Resolution & QSF Fee…. so, bottom line… we get approx 45%, then divide it by the 5 of us. Just another insult to add to list from the murder of my father.
Anthony
Did anyone else receive a check. I can’t wait to receive my check and put this whole thing behind me it’s been a long unjust Road.
Jane
We got our granuflo check this past wednesday. It was a 6 figure check before lawyer probate and divided between 7 siblings. Went down to 4 figure check each. It’s all over folks.
Marie
Laurie- I had a feeling that Medicare was going to come after the settlement which is barely anything to begin with. I have not set up my estate yet for my mother. Makes me wonder if it’s even worth it. I will h e to pay an attorney to just hand it over to Medicare. Per my lawyer he will not get paid if I do not set up the estate. He told me we would figure it out. I no longer live in the state my mom passed away in and I am on dialysis PD at home. Makes it hard to travel. My mom was also on medicare. I just don’t get why we didn’t receive the money for pain and suffering so they couldn’t take it from us? How does someone who isn’t alive receive money from someone causing them to die? Lawyers should have protected us better. Only person getting anything is the lawyers.
Laurie
My settlement is pending due to a lien on it from the State of Massachusetts. They want 3 X’s what my settlement is. Since my mother was on Medicare. With paying the attorney and all the other fees. I will end up with practically nothing. Got shafted from all directions now. There is no justice in all of this at all!
Marie
I feel like my attorney had 6 years to tell me that I needed to set up an estate to receive a settlement. What the heck does he get a third of the money for? He said he couldn’t have me do this until they knew if I got a settlement or not, but that was about at least a year ago they knew. I just can’t take anymore hiring lawyers and dealing with this stuff all the time. I feel so not represented, when we should have been. My moms life was worth way, way more than what this is worth and the stress is just not worth it to me anymore. Maybe they can donate the money to research?
Ken
This is the biggest unjust to all of us what a scam.
Amanda
1st has anyone even received a payout yet. 2nd i never even recived a letter about my points. When i spoke to my attorney’s paralegal. She told me the case amount we would receive and said looking like it would head into the beginning of 2019 before recive funds. This whole ordeal has just been a mess from the jump. I am so ready to get it over with and behind me.
Tim
Is there anyone on here that has not received there $1500 check ? I was told I would receive mine months ago. I never received anything. No letter or anything . Is there anyone else on here that did not receive the $1500 check. My lawyer told me over the phone that’s what I was receiving. I never received anything . No letter stating that’s what I was supposed to be receiving or anything from any administrator or anyone, I am confused. I was wondering if anyone on here only got verification over the phone or emal and did not actually receive a certified letter.
Laurie
Marie – I had to do the same for my mother but my attorney told me this very early on in the process. She had nothing also so I never did. This will be paid out of my settlement of course. Kevin – if you read back there were statements made about interest on the settlement money. If there is interest it goes into a special fund. Cynthia – Base = $706.14 EIF = $699.18
Marie
After waiting 6 years for this to finally be over the lawyer calls me today and says I have to open and estate for my mother in which I do not live in that state. Why didn’t they tell us this 6 months ago? My mother had nothing at all, so we never did an estate. All I got was the debt that was left and the funeral to pay for. So be warned if you don’t have an estate you will need to get one ASAP. I am sure I am got to have to pay an attorney to do this also. Ugh
Marie S
Kevin, is that the interest that they have earned the settlement money that has been sitting there for a few years? Who gets that money? That is a lot of money. So many things not right about this whole thing. Big Pharma companies pay off people to get this low settlement. Yes they say we lost the first 2 cases but both patients had heart issues already and were non compliant. My mom had no heart issues. Even had heart checked before we took her off the ventilator. Why didn’t these types of cases get a chance in court? They sold us out is why. I wouldn’t ever take any amount of money if I could just have my mom back. God bless all.
Kevin
250,000,000 x 0.03 = 7,500,000 Annual interest
Cynthia
Did your attorney tell you the dollar value for each point? If so, would you share that with us?
Mindy
I’m curious if those of you who have received a projected amount and have been told that checks will be issued towards the end of the month, if your attorneys have mentioned or sent anything stating that you cannot go after them for legal malpractice or not. I mean legally can they withhold your check if you refuse to sign something like that? I honestly believe everyone who had HB&S representing them should consider it. Surely I’m not the only one they’ve failed to keep informed, terminated their Davita case without informing them of doing so and failed to even request records from medical institutions providing treatment. Also how many of you received your point letter 6 months AFTER it was sent to your attorney? They’ve completely taken away any chance I could’ve possibly had to appeal the points decision, considering that had to have been done within two weeks of receiving the letter. So to say that some of us were shafted in this whole ordeal is an understatement. I’m beyond disgusted with how this has turned out. A few thousand dollars will never make up for what they’ve all done.
Kevin
Amen, I can finally put my brother to rest since 2010 when he died while receiving Granuflo dialysis. He was my only sibling and my only immediate family I had, both our parents are gone. I will never forgive this Company for killing my brother. I am so sorry to everyone here for all the HELL they put us through to get this slap in the face by this ROTTEN COMPANY!! Should have my check by the end of next week!! at this point I am just glad we are done. ALso would personally thank Joe (or what ever your name is for all the correct info) during this I was very greatful to have a parraleagal on my side and would give me at least an update month. And for all those people who doubted Joe you were wrong becuase he was pretty much spot on what my Law Firm was telling me. So on a final note good luck to all of you. Hope everyone can move on from this. And just remember and love our LOVED ONS!!
arthur
Hello, M First of all this lawsuit is settled and almost over. The point values given is probably all we will ever get again had it been handled better by those of us involved maybe that would have happened. We trusted some greedy attorneys thinking our best interest was in their heart well we see that was not true. Most times the claimants go forth to let others all over the world know what is being done and most times higher institutions will get involved. This case has only hit the once and it is like nothing is going on……. There are many people still think its fake and no one will ever get anything so that is our fault. We need to start accepting some of the blame. I think the person name “Joe”on this blog is about the only one really kept up with this case other than that we all just sat back and followed suit, so we just wait and see like I have been doing since 2011. My spouse died in 2009 at the Dialysis unit 2 hours after receiving treatment using granuflo.
Arthur
I spoke to the paralegal in my attorney’s office and she said we should “hear” or ” know” more about the time frame to receive funds. Again I feel we all have been shafted and should have done something about it months ago by going to media. Going to the media would have probable made the process go faster but we didn’t so all we can do now is wait and see. I think its almost over we will see in the coming weeks.
George
This whole case has taken its toll on all involved and we will never have true justice for our loved ones. I pray this is over soon and that the power that be at Fresenius feel the judgement when the time comes. Our attorney’s let us down and the court system. God bless the victims and their families.
M
It’s a sad situation for everyone involved. I feel everyone’s pain. I also lost my husband, he died way too young!! I hope there is something that can be done so the victims and their families can be compensated decently. Whether it be another Lawsuit or adjusting the one we are in now. If anyone gets any answers on that please let us know.
Ann
Talked to my att today was informed how much my case got and told money will be here by the end of the month.. Should have money within 6 weeks!!!!! Not what I wanted out of this tragedy but glad its almost over!! God bless!!!
arthur
I really think we need to move on this case has taken a toll on all of us but to keep going on and on about our loses is not helping us at all. If there is really a concern about how we are or were being treated as far as the monetary values we are suppose to receive, we should have all gotten together and protested to the media. Had that been done it may have been over sooner.
Elle
FYI Kidney-care provider Fresenius reports higher margin By Michael Sandler | October 29, 2015 Germany-based kidney-care provider Fresenius Medical Care reported a slightly higher operating margin in its newest quarterly financial report released Thursday. The company’s operating income margin was 14.5% for the three months ended Sept. 30, up from 14.3% over the previous year’s quarter. Overall, Fresenius saw $614 million in operating income on $4.2 billion in revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30, compared to $590 million in operating income on $4.1 billion in revenue during the same time period a year ago. Looking back further, the company saw $1.7 billion in operating income on $12.4 billion in revenue for the nine months ended Sept. 30, compared to $1.6 billion in operating income on $11.5 billion during the same time period in 2014.
Emma
It seems to me that the lawyers in these cases are the ones benefiting from all us loosing our mothers, fathers, husbands and other family members and the company is getting away with murder without any remorse what so ever, I am missing my mother everyday
Samantha
My mom died from this granuflo natural lyte so what justice does she get i have been waiting since 2014 to find out what is going on with this case my lawyer never answers the phone or get back with me when i leave messages how is that professional
Judy
Yes their is a big difference in pay because the granuflo was more deadly are between the two. My attorney explain that in the beginning
Treneiece
Do you know if there is a difference in payout between granuflo and naturalyte cases?
Elle
The company conducted a recall, which was actually a change in the label, not the removal of the product from the market. Kent Jarrell, a spokesman for the company, said the initial internal memo was actually incorrect and contradicted by further careful analysis. He said the warning language added to the GranuFlo label in 2012 was eventually removed. GranuFlo, and a related product called NaturaLyte, are used in dialysis machines to help cleanse patients’ blood. In the first case to go to trial, a jury in Massachusetts state court ruled that Fresenius was negligent, for not distributing the memo more widely, but that a patient’s death could not be attributed to GranuFlo, so no monetary damages were awarded, according to Mr. Jarrell and to Christopher Seeger, a lawyer who led the settlement negotiations for the plaintiffs. But if the initial concern was unwarranted and Fresenius won the first trial, why would it pay $250 million to settle? Mr. Jarrell suggested that a reason was to put the more than 10,000 lawsuits behind it The original NY Times, medical articles by Andrew Pollack.. Mr Pollacks daughter was a victim of the Parkland School shootings. He has organized to do something for the Parkland incident. Perhaps he might advise what direction we could investigate,although he was only reporting for this. Or the firm reprsenting the wrongful death suits may b helpful to some.
George
Very well said Elle! From start to finish this has been a travesty to say the least. I pray that someday changes will be made in the system so that others will not have to suffer the indignity and lack of empathy this case has shown the victims and their families.
Elle
Sam, There is more information that u should read about Our MDL. Bellwether Trials are meant to set benchmarks for each side. Our attorneys’ medical evidence was difficult for the jury to find for our side. I am sorry for your loss and everyone’s. This is my only MDL, I believed the attorneys words, they were comforting. My husband’s loss would not be for naught. My children would be able to live, attend school, have therapy, we could stay in our home. Profits from wrongful gain would be shared amongst the injured. Fresenius profited from not alerting clinics, their choice. The settlement is so tight because the Insurance Company is paying for most of the settlement. Fresenius has been sued by their Insurance Co for non Compliance factors within their contract. The Da Vita case has been won because there were obvious indications that patients were experiencing ill affects during and after treatment, and staff was not reporting such. The jury understood the Evidence was clear so that families were awarded huge individual settlements. Great for them and great for DaVita. It’s a warning for all, take care of those who need your expertise, as they are not versed and need your help. There was one trial and the plaintiffs did lose. One trial, equalling large cost for both sides. Potentially casting much doubt that another trial w a patient not quite as ill, May very well have proven what we all have experienced. Patients on dialysis have many reasons for needing treatment, product liability cases are about people dying from approved treatments or drugs. Plaintiff attorneys are meant to fight for their clients. They are not meant to have private meetings and agree to settlements, excluding very many people harmed by dubious behavior. How many patients have been dropped as you state because all has been tailored to fit the settlement. If it is all about these defendants saving money, making profits excessively, why would anyone question helping people harmed by their greed and wrongdoing. It has to stop somehow, and include our wretched legal system.
Mindy
Sam your wife’s attorney apparently did their due deligence handling her case. I was awarded 125 points only to find out that my attorney not only failed to keep me informed about this case as well as the Davita case, which I did not find out until earlier this year that they supposedly did not file a case, which in fact they did. The Davita case was filed August 27th, 2015 and then terminated September 8th, 2015. Not only have they lied to me they admitted to not requesting records from the hospital my father was transported to an hour after leaving dialysis. My attorney was out to line their own pockets from the get go. I have been calling attorney after attorney to get someone to help me in going after my attorney for legal malpractice and Danita both. You can guess how that is going. These attorneys don’t want to go after one of their own. Because my father didn’t have a POA or anything allowing me access to his medical information I’m pretty much screwed trying to get the documents myself due to HIPPA laws. One attorney did mention possibly getting heirship of medical records only, but because statutes are running out in running out of time. I feel justice will never have beenserved. My children have had to grow up without their primary male role model and I my best friend. So many people will never have closure.
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