Skip Navigation

About Lawsuits

Suboxone Tooth Decay

Depo-Provera

Ozempic Wegovy and Mounjaro

Bard PowerPort

See if you qualify for compensation
See if you qualify for compensation

Fresenius Dialysis Treatment Lawsuit

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

Fresenius-Dialysis-Treatment-Lawsuit
Russell Maas

Add Your Comments

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

Sam
I think people are forgetting that Fresenius WON their case in trial… the 250 million is what Fresenius offered to pay in order for us to not risk losing again at trial and not getting anything.. it’s not corruption, is not a scam, you want to blame anyone blame the jury!.. that’s why families who thought they qualified at first didn’t qualify at the end and the requirements got so tight because it’s so little money to spread around.. everyone had an option to opt out of the settlement.. I come here for updates about the case not to hear about “should have” would have” could have”.. my wife got 275 points the most I hear you’re able to get in at the point values are correct that’s only a little over $190,000 before deductions.. is that fair? No! But it is what it is.
Dawn
First off… Special thank you to Joe (and a few others) who has been more informative, honestly than our attorneys combined. I have been following this blog since I found it a couple years ago. Most of us are in the ‘same boat’ with out any paddles here, but sharing genuine information is helpful. Laurie… I agree, as many of us do! This whole situation has been mishandled from the start, with major lack of communication between the individual attorneys and us, the plaintiffs. That seems to be a common thread here over the years, which is why this blog has been so much more informative (again, Thank you Joe for your diligence in information gathering). If there is some way to shout the injustice that was served, and the extremely poor handing of this situation, including the “cut offs” of those injured or killed, I am all in to help. Last year the firm I retained (Henry Spiegel Milling) split up, and it took me along time to make further contact with any representative. So again, I too have been able to learn and understand more of our situation/case from here. Regarding some above comments… Kim: I confirmed 2 year ago with my tax accountant, NO… this is one situation where we are NOT taxed! Marie: you should definitely NOT be paying any additional fees, and it should be documented in your initial retainer paperwork. However… if your fee was 40%, that is “good”… as mine and most are a 45% fee. One good thing is my attorney did set up an Estate account on our behalf in the beginning of the process, so any funds go there and will be divided between 5 of us. However I know each of my family members would give every little penny for just a moment back with our father/husband that was murdered 7/22/11 by this.
Betty
Costs to look for are for filing your case, ordering medical records, if they set up an estate, and also basic printing/post
jim
What you would need to do is file an objection with the court handling the class action lawsuit about the settlement and that you don’t agree with it. You might also be able to opt out of the settlement as well. I would suggest finding a local class action attorney who knows the procedure and can file the objection because class actions are simply too complicated not to have an attorney handle on your behalf. You can search for a class action attorney on avvo.com in your area who can help you with your case.
Arthur
When you hired your Attorneys, should of signed a retainer fee . Of either 33% or 40% if they go to court. It’s a binding contract. And if you had either a will or trust your case shouldn’t have gone to probate. It might be different in Massachusetts. The people who decided on your point system receive 4%. Shouldn’t be too many more expense other than liens. That could be a deal breaker.
Betty
Marie – check your retainer. Once signed by you, it is a legal binding document that has to be followed. Your attorneys probably put a paragraph or clause in there about expenses/costs on top of their 40% fee. They cannot ask you for anything not in your retainer.
Laurie
Lets face it we got the shaft! Yet no one is willing to make an effort to bring this atrocity to the attention of the powers that be. I have written to media and state bar association but one voice will not help. We need everyone to speak up.
Marie
My attorney told me there will be additional fees associated with this case in additional to the 40% the attorney cost such as provceddi g fees, copy fees, etc and I should look at them getting 50% this is a whole bunch of crap and I’m told him that is not fair and I’m not standing for this they are already getting the majority of the settlement. Has anyone heard such BS?
JANE
Our lawyer called said they wood have the checks sept 21. We have to get a probate lawyer to divide the money between sibling.
Samantha
When will i receive my money my case number is 12014cv13937 i lost my mom with this stuff
Laurie
I believe you do not have to pay taxes from what I saw in previous posts.
Anthony
My lawyer told me the case was approved and the money will be sent to the lawyers in September and i get should get our checks in October
Kim
Does anyone know if you have to pay income tax on the money you receive?
George
My attorney sent me the following: $706.14 base points and $699.18 EIF points. He did not mention if the settlement check would be sent out in October like he told be previously but I hope it will be. FYI my attorney had me probate my mothers estate very early on in this process so I am concerned that other attorneys did not do this for their clients. I would be very upset with that if I were all of you.
Angela
It’s been a long road for all of us & no amount of money will ever bring our loved one’s back. We were all victims of big Pharma…..hopefully one day justice will be served & they will suffer our misery ten fold.
Me and my
What will be the different in payouts between granuflo and natural lite
Elle
Follows is the verbiage from The Da Vita class action for wrongful death lawsuit which has initially been awarded $125 M each for 3 families. While I doubt that this will rest as is, the proof is undeniable that granuflo and naturalyte caused these ills as the following words will attest to. One of the steering committee Attorney’s stated that they could not prove the solutions to be responsible and get a jury to understand, so they agreed to The settlement without additional bellwethers trials, after the first case was won For the defendants. Our lawyers didn’t try. “A wrongful death lawsuit brought by the families of three dialysis patients resulted in a $383.5 million verdict against DaVita, which provided dialysis treatments with GranuFlo, which allegedly caused the sudden cardiac arrest for each of the patients. The verdict was returned by a federal jury in Denver on Wednesday, determining that the company was responsible for the cardiac arrest deaths because staff members used the dialysate GranuFlo, and knew or should have known that it may increase the risk of heart problems. The lawsuits alleged that DaVita employees ignored a number of health signals, such as major blood changes, and reports of deaths and severe injuries within the medical community involving GranuFlo dialysis treatments. The verdict awarded the three families between $1.5 million and $5 million each for compensatory damages, and then added another $125 million in punitive damages for each family, which was meant to punish DaVita for recklessly endangering dialysis patients.” Please advise if ur take away from the above case assessment, ie., DaVita, is not clearly stated so that anyone with thinking ability would be able to see the facts and judge accordingly. Why did our MDL Attorney’s not negotiate, work harder for the 12000 cases they agreed to represent.
Anthony
If many people not satisfied with this case did anybody trying to reach news agencies or the Department of Justice.im just happy to be alive after going into cardiac arrest three times 2 minutes after treatment
Betty
My advice is to call your attorney. The first round of $1500 claims were paid already, but not all claims fell into that category because of state medicaid programs. Also, Fresenius and the attorneys don’t see a cent of the interest from the settlement fund. Some of it will go to pay the claims administrator (hosting a website for over 7,000 claims and their uploaded medical records is expensive) which will keep those costs down. Otherwise, interest often goes to a Client Protection fund that compensates people that lost money due to dishonest conduct by an attorney. Every state has one.
larry
Concerning this suit- what my attorney has informed me is that the $1500 check payments were going out in different intervals!! She said they are on like the 3rd group of APA( or $1500) payouts!! She said only about 14% of the original almost 12,000 claims were in the top injury settlement!! Courts are only now doing Medicare and Medicaid lien checks, and knowing the government could be in Sept or Oct before they get through!! Then after lien check completes they will send attorneys spread sheets with their deductions!! Then attorney will deduct their fees(45% is what I hear), med records!! Then she will send clients a letter of their net awards!! But she said they must fille a notice in paper 3 times over a month make sure no other beneficiaries come forward!! Sounds like no $$$ til Jan or Feb 2019 to me???
jr
talk to my attorney checks gets sent out Sept. 21
Joe
Status report from Green. these are true numbers actually. “I am pleased to be able to report to the Courts that the exhaustive claims processing, evaluation, and appeals process is virtually complete. Based on data provided to me by the Claims Administrator and Liaison Counsel, a total of 7,541 claims were processed with 6,557 found to be eligible for compensation from the fund and 984 determined to be ineligible after all internal appeals and appeals to the Special Master. I believe six claimants have filed for further appeal to Judge Woodlock and one to Judge Kirpalani Of the more substantial claims (Granuflo and Naturalyte), 1,790 claims out of a total of 2,262 were found to be eligible. Of the APA claims, 4,767 out of 5,279 claims were found to be eligible.As Special Master, I reviewed 375 claims seeking an award from the Extraordinary Injury Fund and granted the claim in 227 cases. I also heard appeals from the Claims Administrator’s determination in 426 cases and granted the appeal in 103 of them.”
jim
spoke to my attorney yesterday for first time in a year he said pay outs will most likely early part of next year but they are shooting for end of this year also each point is equal to 707.00 dollars due in part bad news they are negotiating the liens and fies that are against that money like medicaid and medicare courts and others things. also maybe necessary to open an estate with probate court which can be expensive and take 2-6 months to obtain depending where you reside he said they really cant give a more accurate date until they receive the monies in there accounts
Marie
I got my letter from the lawyer on my exact settlement amount. It states that payouts will be in October this year. Let’s see if it happens. Good luck.
Arthur
It will be over soon $706 and change per point. Checks will be delivered either late September or early October. According to my Attorneys. The fees are crazy.
Texas
Have Anyone heared that September will be the Payout month.
Ken
Something is just not wright with some of these blogs.I just talk to my Lawyer one of the big groups and I was told no payments until Oct. I was told that Administrator has not look over all of there cases. Also I ask about whats up on these blogs about payout they said no funds Have been sent out.
arthur
I received my award letter today…..point value is 706.00
CYNDIE
Does anyone know the final number of cases that were approved for payment. I questioned my attorney and ” I don’t know”
Kimberly
I spoke with my attorney and was told I will receive a document to be signed, returned and then check for $1,500 will be mailed to me. Timeframe is end of August would get check. He told me 16,000 were in suit at beginning. Then 6,000 of which 4,000 were in the $1,500 category. The fact that we are out of the point category by a few hours is devastating. It is not just the timeframe change from 48 to 24 hours after treatment. it’s that the repeated treatments led up to her passing. None of this is fair to us. Money brings too much power and the fact that they leaned on the premise, what we do saves lives, is ridiculous.
ricky
Got verbal confirm from my attorney. I’ve been waiting- what 6 years or so on this case.I have 125 points.At bout $700 point totals to $87,000. Attorney gets 45% right off bat so down to $47,000. Take away medical records, medical liens, filing and recording probate estate fees, other misc fees totals $19,000, so after gross of 87,000 there was net of $28,000. To me that’s ridiculous. Split amongst 3 others, we each get bout$7,000 each for my dad’s death!! No justice at all for Fresenius killing him.Plus told don’t look for the $$$$ til bout February or March 2019. Saw earlier post. Who indeed gets the interest on the $250 million just sitting there since Nov 2017?? Bet Fresenius, the lawyers, judges, and administrators are splitting this interest money??
arthur
Hey Joe how long do you think it will take to receive letters from the claim administrator stating the point value of our claims. Then I wonder when will checks be mailed out…..I am hoping it does not take FEDEX years to arrive. Do you know how many people ended up in the group that died within 24 hours@
adam
Yes, Just spoke with my attorney today.Says we have 150 point.$700 a point. That’s bout the only good news. Said he won’t get a sheet with net figures til end of Sept cause government doing Medicare and Medicaid lein checks and will take two months to finish. Then in Oct they have to post three Times in your local paper a notice to see if any additional beneficiaries come forward. She sais this will go on Oct and Nov. Then near end of Nov or Dec she will send final letters to clients to sign and send back to her. Then money will be sent after your local judges approve the final deal. So in other words in my case I am prob not looking to get my $$$$ til Jan or Feb 2019!! What a joke. What a scam. I won’t someone to tell me who has been drawing interest in this $250 million dollars that’s sitting in a bank somehere. Fresenius, the judges, lawyers, administrators??? Still sounds like something fishy going on to me. These people just keep going on and on and on texting this already frivolous lawsuit. It may never END. Every higher body involved in this lawsuit should be ashamed and embarrassed with the handling of this case. Would like to hear any other comments clients have received from their lawyers…
Joe
The $1500 payments are done in rounds. So one specific group of people could be part of the first round of payments. So it could be possible that some people did receive their payment for the $1500 but that does not mean all APA claim have been paid. Not sure how many are in round one of the $1500 paid out claims. In fact I don’t even know if the first round have been disbursed yet. I know the 9 cases that were At issues The judge let those cases submit there claims late I believe The judge gave until July 3rd for their attorney to submit the claims to the claims administrator. Don’t know how long it takes for the claims administrator to Review nine cases but I wouldn’t think it would take long. Like I told everyone before there was one case after the administrator determined everyone’s claim not including those nine. There was one case added to this MDL. It’s unclear how they are going to handle that. It Definitely doesn’t make much sense. Not Sure if that will have a impact on payout dates.
Arthur
The paralegal from my attorney’s office called me today and informed me that the claim administrator has finished assigning point value to our case and we will receive a letter via fedex soon. This is the first time in 3 years that someone actually called me with information. I am really hoping this case is about to end.
Laurie
From what I gather the $1500 checks were going out before any other payments. The bigger ( I have to laugh at this) settlements need to go through lien process and possible estate probate for some. Also with so many problems with this case (9 people not included) it keeps being pushed again and again. We are at the mercy of a corrupt judicial system I am afraid.
arthur
I read a comment that someone stated they recieved a check for 1500.00 Is that true if so where are all the other people checks. I can’t see them sending only one person a check. I spoke to a paralegal in my attorney’s office and informed me that most of the things being said online is false. your thoughts.
Elle
Sorry if I am redundant, things have seemed to be wrong in handling of our case. I think there was an agreement w DaVita to not sue In exchange for clinic medical records. Unfortunately l am not well versed in legal matters, nor have communications been great from law firm. My opt in letter estimated the approx number of cases that could b eligible, the approved numbers seem to match that. How did this happen. Health problems directly related to granuflo n naturalyte are available and the basis of this MDL, but new criteria applied. My husband would often remain after treatment as he was not able to walk and his pressure ws too low etc. He stayed in a hospital for weeks, and then released, had one treatment and passed arriving at home. I understood he was sick, but it seems after all of this it was directly because of granuflo. Our medical expertise could not get a jury understand what occurred w these solutions? Plaintiff lawyers gave up trial, as too difficult to have a jury understand the affects caused by the dehydration and lack of precise labeling for rehydration. The Dial case, was a terrible example due to other extreme health issues. Are not most plaintiffs in MDL’s sick. So any further trials, which were originally part of our case were left go. My attorneys said that opting in was the BEST choice which felt very menacing. They hv said recently that opted out cases were thrown out because they could not get the medical expertise required for trial. I don’t know details abt their cases. So the MDL has power, because we hd the medical expertise which we will all b paying for. The steering committee made choices for us that we had no say in, we have no rights. Fresenius knew the impact, withheld information. Malpractice, wrongful death, product liability all should have been part of this case. My law firm Is now onto others, including the NFL. The DaVita suit is for wrongful death that staff were responsible for not responding to physical ills.. I’ve re read the original premise and am confused by redefining this case and causation, which seems many cases have been eliminated and to accept the settlement originally promised. But even now, seems no one is responding and calling the law office, attorneys hv left, new people. I did finally have a conversation and some of the details I have mentioned. What will we have to sign to be released? Fresenius was not responsible and this is final?
richard
I believe this whole lawsuit was mishandled from the start, my mother was murdered by a product from fresenuis while she was at a fresenuis facility in bklyn NY, my attorneys that filed on her behalf, did not take this into account? If the Davita lawsuit is about suing the facility not the manufacturer or as they say “wrongful death” as opposed to product liability wouldn’t a competent firm know the difference? I also believe that the judge on the woodlock case was bought, judges canons codes are the way to find out, if a judge accepts a pharmaceutical junket, lunches anything, is how you get them investigation should be done, i for one am taking steps by contacting journalist to see if they are interested, its a ling shot but something has to be done.
Tonya
Oct 2018 r u kidding me this is never gonna end and when it does lawyers r the only one profit n how truly sad because the way everyone talks on here none of them r even do n their jobs and communication with us is part of their job all pure BS SORRY FOR EVERYONES LOSS hopefully this will b over soon and we can all move on GOD BLESS U ALL
Laurie
This is what my attorney sent to me in an email: Final point values expected imminently. Expected to be around 700/point. Disbursement hoped for after lien clearance October, 2018. Sick of this BS!!
Alicia
Hi, this question is for anyone that have received their money yet. Did your money come with your letter or did the letter come first and then the check?
Elizabeth
I actually spoke with my attorney today and was informed that the base points have a value of $706 and the eif points are $699 per point. She also said that they should have an idea of when the monies are going to be dispersed in the next 2 weeks.
Margo
My husband died 4 hours after being on dialysis I have not been told anything from my lawyers Goldenberg Heller about any points they say they do not know anything yet but call them anytime. I think they need to keep us informed not the other way around. My husband can not be replaced but they do not care. If we can sue the lawyers for the lack of empathy and the mishandling of these cases count me in. All they care about is the money they are going to make
larry
Has anybody got any updates from their attorneys on the dialysis suit?? Don’t understand why these attorneys continue to keep their clients in the dark?? A lot of clients have indicated it’s like their attorneys get mad or upset, just when they call to try and get updates!! This whole lawsuit settlement has been handled unprofessionally by all involved( and that includes lawyers, judges, administrators,etc)!! Last I heard they were still hearing federal appeals, several sent back even after the appeal process supposedly ended!! Also have heard they still have to do medical lein checks, get probate estates open to receive funds, and of course to my knowledge, no attorney has received any paperwork on the major injury claims advising them of gross and net payouts!! I am telling you this process could go on til 2019!!! Joe, or anybody else, if you have updates, of if anybody in the top injury settlement, has heard anything recently from their attorney, can you please post us an update!!! Thank you!! What a nightmare this whole settlement has been!! There is no reason anyone’s attorney should have shown them any disrespect at any time, while trying to get information on this case!!!
Tonya
Does anyone know exactly when we get money my attorney is useless also no communication at all my mom died on machine jan 10th 2010 i think my sister jumped in this lawsuit 2014 not sure but its been a long time im sooo tired of this just want our share and 2 be done with this years ago now these attorneys think they can take advantage of the death if our loved ones and leave us in the cold and dark its all BS and maybe ur rite we should all ban 2 gether and make these attorneys pay for their negligence its sad really sad they act sooo concerned hooked u 2 their BS run then ran with our money and i dont think n e of us r greedy i think the attorneys r and inconsiderate and uncompassionate for all our loss not theirs ours god bless u all i hope this all goes well for everyone
Elle
I believe my attorneys agreed it to sue DaVita in exchange for the medical records. Does anyone else recall such information? And that would be a problem for the law firm Particularly in light of this Da Vita settlement. I want to know if our legal representatives are required to advise you of all possible solutions or legal avenues to be considered.
Marie
I forgot to mention something else that the paralegal said to me. She said that we sued the pharmaceutical company not the dialysis center and that is why the other people were awarded more money for the davita lawsuit. So why did they not sue the dialysis center on our behalf? Lots of questions that will never get answered.
Marie
It has been seven years since my mom passed away. I’m starting to think this is a scam lawsuit. How does Davita lose To 3 people tons of money and all of our lawyers working together only get $250 million for how many people? I hate calling my lawyer’s office. They are so rude to us. They work for us they should not be rude to us. She told me she spoke to me in May and told me that the appeals were going out. I felt like saying to her this is July almost August. Almost 3 months later. It’s not like I call them every day. I told her the previous attorney I spoke with told me it would be wrapped up by June 2018z She said he is no longer with the company. I’m not sure what that has to do with what he told me. I asked her if it would be 2019 when it finally gets settled and she said no it will be done by the end of the year. I don’t believe her. They just keep pushing it off. I just want it done and to forget about it. And for the person that said that we were being greedy, that was really rude. We lost love ones and many years they could have lived to enjoy life with us and my grandchildren. The measly amount of money we will be getting is nothing compared to losing a loved one. My mom was my best friend. A day does not go by that I do not think about her. I wish I would have gotten her out of that dialysis center. I had no clue they were going to kill her. I don’t care what anyone says her heart was 100% healthy. Even did a stress test in the hospital when she was comatose on the vent. Said if she wakes up her heart is perfectly fine. That’s what I do not understand about this lawsuit. Why did they take cases that had CHF and did not take care of them selves? I’m sure there are many people who passed away that did take care of themselves. That’s where I feel like the lawyers screwed us. They did not look out for our best interest by allowing Frensius to pick these cases. I feel like something is going to happen after this is all settled. I have a big lawyer that was part of the NFL lawsuit. Why didn’t they do something? It’s like they just wanted it to go away. That’s how big Pharma companies work. The little people get screwed. I would give up any amount of money to have my mother with me today. I have a big law firm representinnnme that was part of the NFL lawsuit. Why didn’t they do something? It’s like they just wanted it to go away. I am on dialysis now myself. I Refused to use this company. I am with Davita doing PD dialysis at home. I will not have that chemical put in my body. I don’t feel it is still safe for anyone. The FDA recalled it and all they did was re-label it and put it back out. That company is worth billions and can pay people off to make the lawsuit go away. I refused to use this company. I am with Davita doing PD dialysis at home. I will not have that chemical put in my body. I don’t feel it is still safe for anyone.. I do think that the people in this lawsuit should get together and sue the manufacturer of the product. The sad part is it’s probably past the time that we can sue. Maybe that’s why they prolong this so long. Just my opinion. Good luck to all and God bless.
Joe
No Sam that doesn’t sound right to me. As far as I was informed potassium and bicarbonate are additional points. Base pay for use of Granuflo And a cardiac arrest within 24 hours is equal to 100 points. There were no definitive bicarbonate numbers or potassium numbers or levels that had to be met. You should have received something from the claims administrator.It could have came from your lawyers office but it should’ve had the claims administrator’s address on it and it should be clearly stated who made the decision And why. I think you might’ve gotten scammed. If you’re capable file a lawsuit against your lawyer. He has a moral obligation to keep you informed. If you ask for your file you are entitled to it. Especially considering you received no written document verifying you were moved from the Granuflo compensation fund to the $1500 APA fund. What is this lawyer thinking, you are just going to take his word on it without any proof. What a Scam lawyer you have,sue him. What did he say the bicarbonate and potassium levels were supposed to be to qualify ? As far as I know potassium of 28 Will give you a total of 50 extra points. If you only had one you would get 25 points per potassium or bicarbonate. Don’t worry about delaying payments. That probably won’t happen. It sounds like you were treated unfairly or your lawyer is trying to pull a fast one on you. Whatever happens I hope for the best for you it’s truly a shame a lawyer would do this to anyone.
1 2 3 4 5 … 27

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Share Your Story With Our Community

This field is hidden when viewing the form
I authorize the above comments be posted on this page
Post Comment
Weekly Digest Opt-In

Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?

To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. This will not be published.

NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship.

MORE TOP STORIES

Ozempic Side Effects Led to Severe Vision Loss, Lawsuit Claims
A recent Ozempic NAION lawsuit claims Novo Nordisk knew the drug was linked to vision loss risks for years, but failed to update the label warnings.
MORE ABOUT: OZEMPIC LAWSUIT
Lawsuit Indicates Depo-Provera Meningioma Diagnosis Followed Memory Loss, Dizziness Symptoms
A Depo-Provera meningioma lawsuit indicates a woman developed a brain tumor that caused memory loss, dizziness and headaches after several years of receiving the birth control injections.
Brookstone Fire Pit Lawsuit Filed After Woman Suffers Second, Third Degree Burns
A Michigan couple has filed a Brookstone fire pit lawsuit, indicating the wife suffered severe burn injuries due to the product’s design and refueling instructions.