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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

Debi
Wow Chelsea you are very lucky to have some closure in this I thought of getting a attorney in my state, wandering if I still can or is the statue up for that? Also does anyone know why it’s now September we are waiting till?
or
I used an attorney in my state as well, because my mother-n-law was also a patient at this fresenius clinic and she passed away,having heart attacks after the other on the dialysis machine until it took her out and this lawsuit we haven’t heard anything or even been contacted about anything………is this case for real ? or a joke
s
This case is a joke. My mom’s attorney isn’t offering any information other than she should hear something in September. She is now making herself sick blaming herself for my dad’s death. How can you ruin countless lives and pay them off with peanuts. It’s just extremely sad.
CHELSEA
I found a lawyer in my state. I didn’t go through the class action attorney’s found on television. I received a letter back in February 2016 about the opt in and out date that was supposed to be in July. I then received a letter in July 2016 stating that I will get $600,000. I had to go to court 2 weeks ago from today’s date to sign paperwork and after all my mom’s medical bills and Medicare has been paid I was left with $200,000. Justt to give you all some hope all bills your love ones had has to be paid first plus the attorney fees, and any siblings that is still living that get 20% as well. We still have until September I think around the 15th to opt-in or opt-out of the settlement offer and my attorney said I should have my check by the beginning of October. I told my attorney I thought it was weird that no one else on this Blog has got any settlement offers and he stated when you find attorneys off of Television they go through Millions (figure of speech) of clients just to get to your one case. I hope and pray we all find closure sooner than we think I also hope and pray they raise the amount because 250 million is just not enough for medicine killing our loved ones. Has anyone else received a settlement offer or am I alone????
Josh
I’m totally confused by this whole process. First, they kicked me out claiming “we dont have enough proof about your mom and when she took it..blah blah blah”. Then, i get a letter about 6-9 months later, stating that the judges extended the parameters of the case and necessary info/etc, and that we could qualify for a settlement, and to go forward with them. I did, and now they’re claiming we could still get booted/denied from this whole thing, which has been a huge f&^%$ waste of time IMO. What was the point of sending me the new info and asking me to reapply if they were going to kick folks out for not having the proper info?
Sue
reply to Kim…am I understanding that you received a letter from your attorney…that you needed to sign because….your case did NOT meet the criteria to be included in the settlement?
J.
My Father died 2009 while on dialysis at fresenius and it time us all to get payed it seems like all the Attorneys done got together and on their sides so we all going have to come together and get this done it been to long. May God bless all.
Kim
My attorney said I could not hope to win on that stance “years patient suffered.” It is based on three factors: 1. Use of Granuflo, 2. Died within 24 hours. 3. Died from cardiac arrest. My mom passed away in her sleep 30 to 44 hours after last treatment from cardiac arrest. She suffered years from having too much bicarbonate in her system. You cannot tell me that it doesn’t continue to affect you after 24 hours. I was made to sign a form stating I’m done with case. That was so heartbreaking. This whole situation sucks.
Edtrina
I’m lost cause I haven’t recieved a letter are anything so I have talked to my lawyer and he’s still waiting for updates I think it’s not right for people to tag along through this process and might not even get anything I would love to know what is going on with my case I haven’t been notified on anything I’m ready to move and get on with my life but because of this process I’m at a complete stand still…. I want justice for my mom she developed congested heart faliure from diaylsis later found out she had cancer couldn’t get the strong dose of chemo because her heart was too weak my mom fought a good fight but she passed in May of 2014 I need answers!!!!!
tessa
So can someone still do the lawsuit if davita patient passed Feb 2014 from cardiac arrest at davita clinic.how long before statue of limitations?
Mary
I am new to your posts. I want to thank everyone for sharing your stories and comments. Husband died while on dialysis of cardiac arrest in 2011. He had two other heart attacks which ended up in surgery during 2008 to 2011. Prior to 2008 drs always said he had a strong heart. He had been on dialysis since 2006. All during that time, he was on this deadly combination of Fresenius products until it finally killed him. None of the Nephrologists knew of this product and what it could do until 2012 as we all know. I was not aware we now have to wait until September now. Yes, lets keep each other informed please. God Bless all of you
Tracy
Thanks Arthur. My attorney isnt saying too much. They dont have too much longer to keep us in the dark on this issue.
Cookie
Has everyone been told it will be September before we know anything
Arthur
Carla they are probably worth more than that. I think the 16.7 Billion is what they grossed last year. They are the largest Dialysis company in the world. Second is Davita . When all this was going on in 2012 Fresenius didn’t mention to Davita about the problems they were having or about FDA Class 1 Recall. Davita was using Fresenius products of Granuflo and Electrolyte. If you google Son Contends Medication Killed Father, it’s a newspaper story written about My Father’s death with Fresenius Medical Care. It’s a good story written 2 years ago. My Attorneys weren’t pleased with the story, because they are trying to keep it out of the media mainstream.
Carla
16.7 billion is what that company worth 250M fir thousands of plaintiffs is a joke, every time, I think they had something to do with my mother’s sudden death – become riddled with anger, so was NoT ready to die she was fighting for her life while stroking my whole family has been rip apart , it has been devastating- I want to see them pay – if I’m one of 97% I will opt “out” this a joke , we are. Talking bout human lives tears in Boston
Carla
16.7 billion is what that company worth 250M fir thousands of plaintiffs is a joke, every time, I think they had something to do with my mother’s sudden death – become riddled with anger, so was NoT ready to die she was fighting for her life while stroking my whole family has been rip apart , it has been devastating- I want to see them pay – if I’m one of 97% I will opt “out” this a joke , we are. Talking bout human lives tears in Boston
Pauline
My last correspondence 2/25/2016 and I have not heard anything. I lost .my husband 2010. I’m waiting patiently I am so glad I spent time trying to find this site. I have been feeling alone
Arthur
Tracy it’s been extended till September 15 of 2016. Until then we won’t know much. Once the 3 criterias are met. You are put on a list and I think a final review board and then you should get your settlement letter to opt in or out.
Tracy
Hello. Has anybody talked with thier attorney? This blog is too quiet. Let’s make some noise snd share what we know with each other. This is July and things are suspose to be coming to an end right?
Tae
I do not understand why the attorneys are not giving us all the necessary information. Our father passed back in 2009. And we are still waiting for information. What are the new guidelines for the case now?.. What has changed since the beginning of this mdl?.
Stande
‘@Tee…you can file as a sibling as executor or administrator entitlement, I have. There is my natural surviving brother and step father (spouse) married to my mother when her death occurred. And I filed the suit, I am her eldest son. So yes a natural or “blood” sibling may file but all living direct descendants will be included in any award and it will be distributed according to state probate laws unless break down of payout was otherwise privately agreed upon by surviving members differently before final decision.
Tracy
Colton, yes I did. He told me that they was behind. He said that they are waiting on some type of papers.We still have til july to agree and he doesn’t see how that’s going to be possible considering they havent submitted any papers. He did tell me that cases was being dismissed for different reasons.
Deb
just got word from my attorney, opt in has been extended to 9-15.
Colten
Tracy were you able to reach your attorney today? I am curious as well since i have not recieved another letter yet,
Tracy
What did your letter say? I havent heard anything from my attorney. Im calling him Friday.
Shan
Still waiting on this end. Got a letter in the mail but no form to opt in or out,. Just waiting. Hopefully July
Isha
My prayers are with every family that loss a family member due to the complications of dialysis. I don’t think that it is fair how they are doing this settlement. What they fail to realize dialysis takes a toll on the body. My mother did not have any heart condition before she was put on dialysis. Soon as she started dialysis my family could see a decline in her health. Every month or two months she would be admitted to the hospital after dialysis due to a stroke or her potassium was to low. It was always something. I wish everyone the best.
jay
What do you mean by very concern
stanley
very concern
jay
No you can’t
jay
No the husband of the injured party is the only one that has the right to file next in line would be the children of the injured party and the monies would be split evenly between the children but if husband is still living nothing the children can do.
Tee
Can one sibling file a claim without including all the siblings and husband?
Kim
It went from 48 hours to 24 hours because it was proven by scientists that your levels went back to normal after 24 hours. I disagree. My mom was bombarded treatment after treatment and in the end her organs could not take it anymore. Very much one-sided here if you know what I mean.
Jay
My lawyer said they were going threw cases to see what cases fit the qualifying criteria for settlement.They said that many of there clients would not fit the criteria for a settlement offer and at that piont they would dismiss the case and they could continue the lawsuit with another lawyer or yourself.hopefully we qualify..
Deb
My attorney said had to show 1) cardiac arrest, 2) within 24hrs and 3)proof of use of the product. My husband was exactly 24 hrs. so they are getting ambulance records. They said that we should know by mid June and decisions made by July 15th.
William
My mother had 3 dc ifferent heart attacks on 3 seperate dates last ome resulted in death with the tubes still in her mouth sad thing about it she was inly on dyalisis 19 days and did a tital of 9 treat mrnts 6 that were done at the regional hosptsil and three at davita were the uo graded her dosage from standard to 39 each time she was on dsvits machene she be came unresponsive 3rd one was th o strong and my moms heart coukd not takr it
Tracy
Has anybody heard from thier attorney? It’s June and we have til July to sign the papers, right? If so what did he or she say?
Niecy
Why is there a 24 hour time frame? Initially we were told 48 hours after treatment (dialysis).
Cassandra
I am sure they are going to take your case under consideration “R”, but I disagree that you should get more than people who have lost loved ones, including me. I lost my dad. He was barely over 50. I guarantee he would take your place anyday to see his grand kids ( 2 whom he had never got to meet). Now my mom struggles to pay her bills without my dads disability checks. I have empathy for you, as I watched my dad have issues for years on dialysis. I wish you well.
R
My second clinic treatment was 12/24/11. The medicine that was suspose to help me ended up stopping my heart. I was 25 at the time. It was 2 weeks ti the day after my birth day. To everyone who lost a family member due to this chemical i am sorry for your lost. I dont think 250m is enough to comp. gor the lost that we all share. When i say this i dont mean to offend anyone but they need to pay more to ppl who survived this. I was 25 now i am 30 and have a 1 1/2 yo son and a wife to take care of. I deal with constant chest pain and now suffer with ptsd. I am currently still on dialysis and in constant fear that something like will happen to me again. I dont kno what to do i just want to provide for my family incase GOD fobid that something would happen to me.
Kim
I cannot believe that my case was dismissed because it came down to 30 to 44 hours NOT the 24 they are allowing after dialysis. I hate to say this but if we did not push our mom to get out of bed that morning it would have been a lot less than 24 hours after. The letter of the freakin law. sucks so bad.
Debbie
As far as age goes, my mom Died in 2011 within an hr after treatment. She was 83 & being poisoned in dialysis for yrs. She suffered terribly. Spoke to our attorney recently, & nothing was ever mentioned about the age factor. What an INSULT to even consider excluding anyone due to age! What…does that mean they didnt SUFFER? In reality, as we age our lives become MORE precious as the yrs wind down. Then you really must live each day to its fullest!! Lincoln said “In the end its not the yrs in your life that count, its the life in your yrs.” Fresenius stole LIFE from us…thats how i see it. (the amt they offer is an insult also) Good luck & God Bless All☀
Birdie
No amount of money would ever justify these brutal MURDERS and the life long harm passed on to the dialysis patients (victims) who are still alive. My mother passed away in 2009. Even though, it hardly matters, I was in my mid twenties when she passed. However, my baby sister was only five years old. Words cannot begin to express the heartbreak that I felt for her. My own personal grief didn’t compare to the grief that I felt for my baby sis! At one point I thought that I’d die from it! Our mom ended up passing in the hospital. She dialyized and that caused cardic arrest. I had her resuscitated and we continued with dialysis. She coded again!!! We dif Mr know that the dialysis treatment was causing the cardiac arrest!!! Many times I blamed myself for her death, especially when I made the choice to take her off of life support. These MURDERS should damn well be ashamed of themselves!!! I thank my FATHER in heaven that I decided that I would be ok with whatever verdict came to pass. HE is my justifier and HIS wrath will be un-escapeable from those that will reap it! I had to move on for my sister and for my own sanity. May FATHER bless all that lost loved ones and may he bless those that are still living with the irreversible damage done.
Widow
They took my husband from me and my children father and our lives has been downhill every since. I awoke one morning with no clue that I would end my day a single widowed mother and no amount of money will bring me or my children peace my now 12 year old has to grow up without his father. Our only daughter will never experience her father walking her down the aisle. So settling for less is not something I’m willing to do because my husbands life was priceless to me no amount will fill our void but I will not allow them to penny pinch us
Kim
Arthur, my mom was 79. My lawyer did not mention age as why we are not eligible. Only that it was over 24 hours since treatment that she passed. I cannot agree with this at all. My mother was not feeling well, dizzy and didn’t want to eat. This is pretty typical of how she is after dialysis so we weren’t too worried. IF we had known of the bicarbonate issue, we WOULD have taken her to get checked out. How guilty do you think we feel?! The amount of the settlement, only getting one bellwether listed to, just doesn’t seem right. Not fair to the common man.
Tracy
Hello everyone. To my knowledge they are now trying to exclude a lot of plantiffs(our attorney). They are telling a lot of people that they no longer qualify for the settlement because of different reasons..So that 10,000+ that thought they had a case, now is being told that they have no case!! Wow! To wait this long and now this. So your case will be worth more than $25,000 if they keep throwing people out of the settlement.
Arthur
I am curious with all these criteria’s they are using to eliminate cases from 12,000 to how many at the end? What number are they trying to reach to make it more attainable for the plaintiffs to come to a more amicable agreement. There is one question My Attorney’s have yet to answer if their is an age requirement in all this . If the people are over 70-80 will they be taken out of the equation. If anyone has heard about this or if it’s an issue please comment. Many of you who have commented the deaths have occurred in the 50’s to 60’s range. I know My Attorney are pushing for us to accept the offer, like if they don’t want to try anymore. Seems odd.
Kim
Wss told im out of the suit because one of the criteria is it had to be within 24 hours from time taken off machine. All the info says 48 hours, but a scientific study was done showing after 24 hours you are back to normal levels. My mom died 30 to 44 hours after treatment. If we had taken her to hospital, if we had,known that her symptoms were more serious had we been warned, maybe we would be on the injury side of this mdl, not the dead side. This whole thing is not right. Who is getting paid off?!
Crystal
My mother died at the age of 49! $250,000,000 is nothing when you have to divide it amongst at least 12,000 people. My mother was our world. These killers should be offering at least $250,000,000,000,000
Cassandra
My dad died at age 52. He was too young to die. Because of this crap. He never got to meet some of his grandbabies because of Fresenius 250 million is not enough. This is BS. These are lives they took. Not pieces of paper.
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Lawyers involved in Depo-Provera litigation have agreed to hold the first bellwether trial over brain tumor injuries beginning on December 7, 2026.
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Defective heated insoles and electric socks have been linked to severe foot burns that required surgical debridement, with lawsuits now alleging long-term nerve damage and mobility loss.