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Fresenius Dialysis Treatment Lawsuit Overview

The Fresenius dialysis litigation centered on allegations that the companyโ€™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 recallโ€”the agencyโ€™s most serious levelโ€”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 patientโ€™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 Freseniusโ€™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 Freseniusโ€™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

Plaintiffsโ€™ 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 Freseniusโ€™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 plaintiffsโ€™ 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 Freseniusโ€™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 companyโ€™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 patientsโ€™ 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 companyโ€™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 companyโ€™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 Freseniusโ€™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 companyโ€™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 Freseniusโ€™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 patientโ€™s death. The claim served as a precursor to hundreds of later lawsuits consolidated into multidistrict litigation over Granuflo and Naturalyte.


1336 Comments


Mike
Hey Thomas I’m sorry to hear that. if anyone would like to add a loved one to the “Victims of Fresenius” Poster please inbox me on Facebook under Mikey Allen …poster will be promoted Via Facebook advertising

Mike
Alanna is a Fresenius spy! Do not join the Facebook group..matter of fact she stole my “Victims of fresenius” Name … I’m doing a poster called the “Victims of Fresenius” that I announced 1week ago

Sharon
If you opt in is there anyway to opt out. I didn’t know.

TROY
WHAT IS GOING ON. SOME PEOPLE CALLED ME BRAGGING. THEY GOING TO GET THE BIG MONEY. IN THE MILLIONS. SAYING THAT THEIR LOVE ONE DIED AT AN DAVITA CENTER. BUT SUING FRESENIUS CENTER. BECAUSE DAVITA HAS JOINED FRESENIUS. YES IT IS TRUE LOOK YOURSELF. JOINED JAN.2013. SO THIS MEANS THAT IF YOUR LOVE ONES DIED BEFORE DAVITA JOINED FRESENIUS .MEANING THEY DIED BEFORE JAN 2013. HOW CAN YOU SUE FRESENIUS AND DAVITA WASN’T PART OF FRESENIUS UNTIL JAN 2013.HOW CAN YOU SUE FRESENIUS AND DAVITA CAUSED THE DEATH. BUT SORRY FOR LOSS. I HAD BRAIN SURGERY, STROKE, COMA ,NOW CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, LIVED. DON’T KNOW WHEN I WILL DIE. MY LAWYER TELLS ME PRICE RANGES. BUT DON’T SHOW ME OR LET ME SEE THEM AT ALL. #(225)508-9664.LAWYERS KEEP PUSHING THE DEAD LINE BACK TO GET THE %97TO GET THEIR 7%=IS 17.5MILLION DOLLARS. WHAT’S UP MY LAWYERS ONLY GAVE ME 7PAGES OF PAPER. KNOT PAGES OF PAPER THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE.

Alanna
We’ve created a closed Facebook Group for all of the victims of the Fresenius like my mother and I. We lost my father in 2012 as a direct result of Fresenius Granuflo. Please go to Facebook, search for the group FRESENIUS GRANUFLO VICTIMS and request to be added to the group.

Debbie
I refused to opt in, as I was shown nothing, no schedule, anything. There was some vague language about amounts, but basically they asked me to sign away all of my rights without giving me a definite amount. My husband died as a Direct result of Granuflo. I am not going away.

thomas
Mike it is no way i could of opt out i search every where for attorney i eben talk to my stste sentor my case is betey bizarre it clearly shows the are at fault all the way to the point of the medicail examiner the emt could not stop the blood from runnig profusuely out her mouth and nose all this happen after she had a heart attack on the chair deliberately snatch off the machine to try and cpr her but as the pulled her they left her attach to the machine were a stint broke and double peareced her heart to cause the blood after the heart attack so mike im i screwed me and my family are poor people living in poverty.

Thomas
Lord please help us our love ones didnt have a chance yes god our people were sick but they didn’t deserve to dye this way my mother was innocent she did not deserve to pass this way her the pain she indure the blood the sudden heart attack the mistreated nurses that could not help the blood running out her mouth and nose the hea5 attack these family god need help please help us all

Mike
If you opt in then you are gonna get screwed! The truth is if you wait another year or 2 to settle this case you will get a 7 Fig payout. I Am A REAL Insider

Marie
According to my paperwork each area that you meet you get points and the number of years of life left for the person you lost you get points. My mom passed away, so that is more points. The higher points you get the more of the settlement you will get. Sounds awful to put our loved ones life in a point system. Please keep us all posted on any news you get from your lawyers. It is hard to receive any from mine.

Thomas
Mike wats goin ti happen to those that opt in thst meet criteria do they get paid the ba5de amount state it git to be base at 88k bein everyone out

Nicole
I just read an update from oct.22, 2016 on the pacemonitor website stating that a Motion was submitted to establish Qualified Settlement .This is the only place I can get info on my case involving my dad who passed away in 2012. Our attorney had a receptionist call and ask if we had any evidence connecting granuflo to my dads health problems. I kid you not. After sending all (and I mean ALL) medical records from his time with DAVITA to our attorneys they are asking us days before the oct 31st deadline if we had the “smoking gun”. I was under the impression that this was their job and if we didn’t have the proper evidence to tie the company to his many heart problems after dyalasis they would not have taken the case. Does anyone have and actual document from the judge or some kind of legitimate information regarding the true status. I mean where is the 250 million if not with the clients and victims. No it was never about money until the company made it that way. We will never see true justice nor will they pay an amount worthy of the suffering still continuing to this day. I a sorry for babbling but this entire sh** show is ridiculous and disgusting. I miss my dad. Nobody should get away with murder or robbery. That is what this all breaks down to.

Anthony
What is the point system about

robert
Marie, what kinda point system were they talking about? My brother qualified for about four of those criteria areas from what I was told.

Mikey
DO NOT OPT IN!!!!!!

Robert
Marie, Thanks for your reply back. I will let my sister in law know. She was told she was suppose to received one of those letters on the 14 Nov 16 and she never received here letter yet. I think that’s not a enough for losing a love one. My Big brother lost his life from using this.

Gail
I just received a certified letter again offering me to opt in again. This lets me know that they’re not getting the numbers. Keep up the good work guys. Let’s continue to fight. They are using scare tactics to change our minds. I would love to speak with someone personally. Remember, there is no statue of limitations because the case has been filed. Yes, we were lied to about not being a class A lawsuit. They want us to settle so we can lose our voice.

Marie
Robert…I was offered a settlement range. It could be anywhere from 40k-80k depending on how many people opt in. Plus there is a point system that adds money to your amount if your loved one meets that criteria also.

Helen
i am writing regarding the status of the granuflo lawsuit. It seems that all of the large Mass Tort suits head in this direction. The lawyers from both sides meet and work out an agreement and then return to their clients stating that the offer or settlement has been reached. They do not respond to their clients asking for their decision. When we sign the paperwork, somewhere it must say that we no longer have rights. I was told that my family’s case would be tried on an individual basis as was everyone entering the suit. However, it seems that many people sign up and go along with the TV ads offering justice, only to be turned away. Instead as suspected here, the attorneys make more than the people that have been harmed and they work very hard at shoving the results of the arbitration down your throat. And they specialize in these mass tort cases, it is a formula that works for them over and over. The courts and judges and attorneys are all aware of how it goes and the same law firms repeat their performance, the judge appoints them, approves of their decisions and really has no input of the results. It is all the law firms. It is a truly terrible system. The big Pharma companies know the risks of trying these medicines out on people and profit tremendously, pay low low amounts to people who have suffered and or died. Where is our justice system, where is our morality? Look at any of the mass tort cases and see the same formula, repeat law firms, repeat decisions. We have to speak up. I have been searching or members of this case and have not found anything. Why does the paperwork insist that no responsibility will be acknowledged by the company???? Are you crazy, it is a formula for mass annihilation.

Michele
I was told by my attorney that the opt in date was pushed back yet again to December 31, 2016.

Robert
Has any one received any settlement offers as far as the people that meant the eligibility requirements

Mike
Pacer montior.com is a great site if you down wanna spend a lot of money…right now you can get a 14 free trial and look up the entire docket

Mike
They didn’t reach the 97 percent but the cases that opted in will get paid The remaining cases will remain in limbo until you get a lawyer willing to take the case

Mike
The Fund was approved by judge woodlock last week and the people that opted in will get the chump change

Mike
Boycott the KILLERS at Fresenius They paid off the US gov Via kickbacks so they won’t stand trial for MURDER

Mike
The judges are paid off but they don’t have the guts to just throw the cases out so they devised a plan to have the cases sit in limbo and make people either opt in or drop the case

TROY
Hi People What’s Up. Before The October 31st Deadline To OPT IN OR OUT. THEY NEW SINCE JULY 2016. ABOUT THE 250MILLION.TOLD US AT THE LAST MINUTE. SO MOST OF US NEED NEW LAWYERS DO THAT. IF YOU HAVE PROOF THAT OF YOUR LAWYER LYING TO YOU TO TAKE THE 1500.REPORT THEM ALL. IT WAS NOT ABOUT US AT ALL JUST SO THEY CAN GET THERE MONEY 7%=17.5MILLION .SO EXPOSE THEM ALL NEWS, FACEBOOK, OR WHAT EVER. LOOK AT THE GAME THE LAWYERS ARE PLAYING READ YOUR PAPERWORK 1500 IS NOT THE FINAL JUDGMENT. JUST TO OPT IN.KEEP READING 1500 IS THE FINAL JUDGMENT. OH YEAH IF YOU TAKE THE 1500 YOU CAN NOT SUE,KIDS CAN NOT SUE, KIDS KIDS CAN NOT SUE OR KIDS KIDS KIDS CAN NOT SUE. OH YEAH IF YOU RECEIVE ANY OTHER FUNDS WE CAN GET THEM ON YOUR BEHALF. DO YOU UNDERSTAND STAND THAT. LOW BALL YOU AND KEEP THE REST FOR THEMSELVES SO OPT OUT. IF YOU DIDN’T OPT IN NOW THE DEAD LINE CHANGE. PEOPLE LISTEN TO MIKIE GET MOVED TO YOUR DISTRICT SPEND THE $400 DOLLARS. EXPOSE THEM WITH WEBSITES, NEWS,ETC.OH YEAH PEOPLE PLEASE TYPE IN THE FULL LETTER HEAD VSWHO YOUR SUING, CASE NUMBER AND ALL OTHER NUMBERS. IF YOU DON’T SEE YOUR LAWYERS NAME. HE IS THE MIDDLE MAN HE TOOK YOUR CASE AND JOINED A CLASS A ACTION LAWSUIT. THAT MEANS THEM THEN HIM THEN YOU PLUS THE %YOU OWE HIM. SO IT’S LESS THAN 1500 AND YOU HAVE TO SPLIT IT UP WITH SIBLINGS. IF YOU OPT OUT NOW THEY WANT TO BILL YOU FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS. MOST PEOPLE THE ONE WHO GAVE THEM COPIES OF DOCUMENTS. IF THEY WITHDRAW LET THEM FIND A NEW LAWYERS. (225)508-9664.I AM NOT A LAWYER BUT I HAVE GOOD ENOUGH SENSE NOT TO FALL FOR THEIR B.S.REMEMBER SILENCE IS GOLDEN. WILL EXPLAIN IT ALL TO YOU.

Boogie blade-son
Opt out everybody stand together

Tracy
Hey mikey from the nephrology blog is the best!!!

Ricky
Hi everyone… has anybody heard from their lawyers since the opt out, I haven’t heard anything since I told her that I was opting out..just wondering…keep fighting for our love ones

Mikey
If you opted out Have your lawyer request a transfer back to the District from which if came from If the lawyer say’s no and drops the case then you are going to have to file “Pro Se” There is a $400 dollar filing fee http://www.uscourts.gov/forms/pro-se-forms http://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/pro-se-information

TROY
The Criteria For The HIGH BIOCARBONATE LEVEL FROM GRANUFLO, NATRALYTE USED BY FRESENIUS IS WHAT?LAWYER SAID THAT IT IS WAS 37 BUT IT WAS 38TO GET THE SETTLEMENT. BIOCARBONATE WHAT CAUSES SUDDEN DEATH ,CARDIAC ARREST, STROKE, ANY HEALTH PROBLEMS.

Margo
I will fight with you! I never returned any paperwork to opt in. The offers are insulting. How do we get released from the MDL?

Ricquan
What law firm did go under? Was it Cory Walton? Cause if so they got us all..

George
People we all needs stand up for our love ones ok am not backing down at all ok this dam company knew what it was doing ok we all have weak ass lawyers ok they not fighting for us at all ok they don’t give a dam bout us or our love ones we lost ok it’s not enough money in this world to bring my mom back ok it wasn’t never about the money ok but it became about the money when them sob offer the $1.500 so now no matter what bridge I have to cross to get they attition I am if it mean going to DC we need do something asap I sent the judge a certified letter asking him stop this company but no response yet ok but as long I got breath I will fight this to the end ok we can’t trust lawyers ok so we need to go do what we need to do before this door closes ok people they want a fight let’s give them a fight till we all are satisfied ok let’s put that medicine in they love ones & let’s see how long they live afther treatment ok

Darold
Suffered an heart attack, I had triple bypass surgery, Health problems, Lost both of my legs & still dealing with health issues…

Anna
My mother who was only 43 had two heart attacks the last one resulting in her death. several times after dialysis she would have hallucinations. she even hallucinated a baseball player in the kitchen. she had heart damage from this drug and was unable to be put on a transplant list because of this. I watched her suffer for years. This offer of 1500 is beyond insulting. My lawyer said this doesn’t qualify. i don’t understand why he is pressuring me to accept the offer. I AM OPTING OUT!!!!!!

Teresa
I have got in contact with Inside Edition and I think they may do a story with it! Hopefully everything ends well and justice will be served. Contact me for we can get this case solved

Rene
Has anyone seen the article were the Attorney General Andy Beshear of Kentucky on 9/01/16 filed a Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit accusing a Fresenius Medical Company of medicaid fraud for allegedly promoting a kidney dialysis product it knew was harmful to patients. Beshear says the company put patients at risk with use of its GranuFlo product. He says the company concealed the productโ€™s risks of causing heart attacks, strokes or arrhythmia. And my attorney said we did not meet the criteria as a result of stroke as the cause of death instead of cardiac arrest even though my family member died in 48 hours after the treatment. But they still offered us the $1,500……This is wrong on so many levels…Read this article..http://www.wtvq.com/2016/09/01/ag-beshear-accuses-medical-company-medicaid-fraud/.

Lorein
Thomas: My lawyer told me that I ONLY qualified for the alternative fund (1,500)! My Mom”s blood levels didn’t meet the criteria. I proved my lawyer wrong by getting medical records that Fresenius nor my lawyer had in their possession! Yes, I went to the hospital and it showed my Mom’s bicarbonate level different from what Fresenius reported to my lawyer. So now my Mom qualifys for Naturalyte. Oh, but now the lawyer need something else or I’m back to the alternative fund! I know one thing, there is a lawyer that will take on more cases than a few if we ALL stick together and expose the unethical behavior of the attorneys that left us hanging with nothing! We’re better in numbers! Someone gave the suggestion of starting a FB page! I will start that and post information as to the letters that I’m sending. I live in D.C. where I can try to get government officials to listen and HELP! I will create a page on FB by tomorrow! Peace and Blessings!!!

Johnell
I am with you lorein. And we can start a f.b. page too. We have to stop talking..and start pushing back. 2342059553. I’m not signing no papers from them. Call me, and let’s start..now

Betty
I’m with everybody. Mine Warrior is bullying me telling me to act before Monday take the 1500 are we getting nothing. We qualified 5 years ago now we don’t qualify. They say you don’t qualify but will give you $1,500 why give me $1,500 if I don’t qualify then. Something is not right the website clearly states 48 hours and the website still says 48 hours but now they’re trying to change it to 12. What do we do about this?

Valerie
Hello everyone I am new to the blog and my mother was on dialysis and she passed a day after Christmas in the hospital and they sent me the same offer and I OPT OUT NO NO I was not going to accept that. I called my attorney and got no answer so the same envelope they sent me to opt in I sent them a letter stating why I was not opting in and how I felt about the case.They were unfair and misleading!Yes we need to take action and all of us stand together and get justice for our love ones at all cost!We will not let them win! So Lorein count me in! Listen friends we got to stick together in unity.

Ricky
I too received my package thy also want to give me $1500 my mom passed away 2009 30mins after dialysis..I guess thy think $1500 is good..I wasn’t born yesterday dumbasses…

Rene
Count me in on the opt-out with an attorney that will take on these Granuflo cases. We were given a letter urging us to accept $1,500 after it was determined that the Granuflo drug was administered to our loved one who died 48 hours later. So count me in Lorein!

George
We all need do something ok weather ur love one pass away 24 hr or 72 hr they not God they can’t put a time on when u die or not ok only God is the one & only one can make that call people ok this company medication kill our love ones ok our love ones can’t speak for them self’s ok so let’s speak for them ok a doctor a lawyer or this dam company can say when u die my lawyer at first they tell me I don’t have a case but I receive a op in offer $1.500 now y offer that if I didn’t have a case cous they are selling us out plus I receive my letter on 10/29/16 but they wanted it back in they office by 10/25/16 I live in West Virginia no way in hell I could mail that back in time so I fax it so they was surprised I fax it back op out on they buts but also I told them I was going contact Dateline news they hung up on me so yes let’s take this all way to Washington DC if God is for us who can b against us people let’s go court

George
Am with u let’s do this we need put a stop to this lets all stand together on this people

Thomas
This is crazy if u dont qualify under ther criteria how are u goin to prove ur case please tell me how can any lawyer prove the case if u already been eliminated by the criteria and scientific study its impossible to fight if u dont meet thre cretiria and the company will dimiss those cases thers no proof and wen the discovery is done again they dont care if those opt out its proof that ur lawyer dont have a case

Lorein
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! I am in the process of contacting the media, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Attorney General and I’m working on a lawyer that will take OUR (opt-out) cases since it is past the statute of limitations. I need a head count of people who are in with me on this. Serious inquires ONLY please. My contact information will be forthcoming to those that will stand with me in this tumultuous fight for our loved ones! I’ve even created the name that we can UNITE under! Signed, My MOM is gone but NEVER forgotten!!!!

Booker
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