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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

Debbie
Thank you for that info joe. When you say the base pay what was that amount? Do they have the base pay figured out yet?
reese
There were 2000 claims submitted for the full pay out. which means that they can make a claim for more than 1500.00. I received my letter back in November from my lawyer with letter from claim administrator. Stating points.(175) base 100 add on 75. the max points someone can get is 225 or 275. i forget. However i am in category one with no EIF(Extraordinary injury fund) this was approved by the administrator. i dont know value of points yet. Hope this helpful. Happy New Year
Joe
Plaintiff Amanda Edwards Edwards v. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.. et al Massachusetts District Court Judge: Douglas P Woodlock Case #: Nature of Suit 367 Torts – Personal Injury – Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury/Product Liability Cause 28:1332 Diversity-Wrongful Death Case Filed: Mar 16, 2014 Docket Parties (10) Opinions (1) Docket last updated: 12 hours ago Wednesday, May 10, 2017 44 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 4:43 PM NOTICE of Appearance by Bobby J Bell, Jr on behalf of Amanda Edwards (Bell, Bobby) Thursday, March 09, 2017 43 order Memorandum & Order Thu 5:51 PM Judge Douglas P. Woodlock: MEMORANDUM REGARDING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 17 (LONE PINE ORDER. Issued in all Associated Cases.(Beatty, Barbara) Thursday, January 26, 2017 42 order Order Thu 12:26 PM Judge Douglas P. Woodlock: CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 17 (LONE PINE ORDER). Issued in All Associated Cases. (Beatty, Barbara) Saturday, October 22, 2016 41 order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Sat 5:16 PM Judge Douglas P. Woodlock: ORDER entered in case 1:12-cv-12022-DPW; granting (1780) Motion to establish Qualified Settlement Fund in case 1:13-md-02428-DPW Associated Cases: 1:13-md-02428-DPW et al.(Woodlock, Douglas) Friday, December 04, 2015 40 3 pgs order Memorandum & Order Fri 11:50 AM Judge Douglas P. Woodlock: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER entered. Associated Cases: 1:13-md-02428-DPW et al. (Colman, Claire) Att: 1 Exhibit A, Att: 2 Exhibit B Here’s the thing you have a notice of appearance not exactly sure the reason for that. I do know however most category #1 Claims that are actually in category #1 The last docket activity is Thursday March 9, 2017 That is something you will need to talk with your lawyer about and ask him why there is a notice of appearance on May 10, 2017. For your case Not exactly sure if this is your case so I left the case number out.
Joe
Sorry i think i said you need 275 point to Qualify for Category #1. I meant to say 225 points not 275 The 225 will qualify you for at least the base or minimum payment in the Granuflo Compensation fund category #1 From my Understanding.
Anthony
We are turning on each other Remember it’s almost over. We have lost so much already. We lost, less leave with friends and a few $$$.
Joe
This stuff on here is getting monotonous. People still talking about being in the settlement stating their loved one died within the 24 to 48 hour timeline this is getting ridiculous. Anyone who has been keeping an eye on this lawsuit knows 24 hours is the cut off point anything after that Will not be in category #1.Its Possible they could qualify For category # 3. $1500 As for JohnB Telling people all claims are going to be reviewed by the claims administrator they may be reviewed. But once you are put into category #3 Or should I say once you submit a claim for category #3 you cannot Submit a claim for category #1 or 2 . Let me make this simple If you received a letter and opted in and the letter stated you’re in the alternative payment fund your case will not be reviewed it may be looked over just to make sure you have the supporting documents but you will not be moved from category #3 to Category #1 or 2 it will not happen. The Claims administrator is only reviewing cases for category #1 and Category #2 and category # 4. Don’t let this Thomas guy and JohnB Tell you differently they are both idiots and trying to mislead people. They don’t know what they’re talking about. You should not listen to them or you will be greatly disappointed. Here are the facts if you filed a lawsuit against this company and your loved one did not pass away Or was not iinjured December 2012 or before and did Not have a cardiac arrest after the last treatment with the use of Granuflo you will not be in the Granuflo Compensation fund which is Category #1 . I will repeat this if you or you loved one did not have a Cardiac arrest between the dates of April 1, 2002 to December 31, 2012 and did not use Granuflo At the last treatment you will NOT be in the Granuflo compensation fund Category #1 there are no exceptions. The claims administrator is not a judge he cannot Dismiss your case. He is simply giving a point value to your case. He has no authority to Dismiss your case Also once a claim has been submitted to the Granuflo or Naturalyte Compensation fund it cannot be moved to the Alternative payment fund (APA). Also if you are truthfully in the Granuflo Compensation fund (Category #1 ) you will be Entitled to at least a base or minimum payment. You will not Receive less than the base or minimum payment and it can only go up from The base or minimum payout, so anyone that says they are receiving letters, with Values that are very low are not in the Granuflo compensation fund. They are ether in the APA or the Naturalyte Compensation fund. Look i don’t no how many case are in Category #1 There has been talk on here of a few hundred or so. I don’t know if Those numbers are accurate or not. I don’t know why someone’s lawyer would tell them that if it isn’t true. I agree with it but I don’t know for sure. From my understanding you needed 275 points to make it into the Granuflo Compensation fund. anything less would put you in the APA fund. Category #3 $1500 So there are going to be a lot of people Tht are going to be very disappointed because ether they read the opt-in letter And interpreted it incorrectly or The lawyers played with words to lead people to believe something that wasn’t true. Do you understand what I am saying if you are truly in the Granuflo compensation fund. The claims administrator does not determine different amounts for each individual case. What happens is , You are put into the Granuflo Compensation fund And if you have no add-ons you are in the group one that had the cardiac arrest within 24 hours after the use of Granuflo Between those dates I posted above. There Will be people that will receive the minimum or base pay only. Then there will be people that have add-ons Depending on the amount of time that passed after the last use of Granuflo.Those people will receive The base pay or minimum payment and also one add on Within the time of death there will be 4 Different amounts depending on when the time of death occurred as in timewise I believe it’s 0-4 Hr then 4 to 8 then 8 to 12 then 12 to 24. The lower you are in that list the higher the add on amount will be. Same thing with the bicarbonate level 24 to 26 Will be the base And no add-on will be given as the numbers go hire the higher the amount you will receive. So what people are saying on here Can confuse people like I said my understanding is they are going to send letters out in batches depending on how many if any add-ons you have . So I don’t understand how people are getting different letters with different point values if you are in category one And have no add-ons all point values will be the same.One would Not receive a higher point value than Another they would all be the same. Now if you have all add-ons with the shortest time of death or injury after the use of Granuflo and the bicarbonate level is quite high Your payouts are going to be quite high,but not very many people will qualify for all add-on At the highest payout amounts. Some people will have one add-on with time of death or injury 0 to 4 hours and they will receive a higher amount than someone that had a time of death or injury 4 to 8 hours. But there will probably be a group of those people not just 1 or 2 people. Anyway you get the point.
Connie A.
Hello Everyone. I have been reading your post for a while now and most of what I have read has been great information. But what I am concerned with is who has received a letter and what’s the addresses name on the letter. Whom will it come from.. My mother died within the 24-48 time period and it has been a very emotional holiday for me this year, but with prayer it will get better. I am from Mississippi and just wondering. My attorney says the longer it takes for the letter to come the better. I wish everyone well and happy holidays.
JohnB
You Joe are a bold face liar and ppl will will discover your true person behind your lies and false information you give the blog.
Judy
Thank you again Joe for all you information Please ignore the negative comment coming from a obvious miserable person I look forward to hearing from you
Amanda
They removed half of my comment I guess. Cause I sent the name and it’s not on there so it’s OK. #Edwards
Amanda
Joe was wondering if you could help me fin out any information pertaining to my case we havent even been able to get my lawyer on the phone since last time I posted and received nothing at all in the mail. Of course I know they are busy but a letter a phone call something would be nice.
Joe
JohnB You dumb kid, the first name of the person that filed the lawsuit for your family is DELORES. I have no idea why this Website Let’s people like you post on Here. You are a stupid child with no discipline given to you by your mother or father. I don’t respond to children I am trying to post information for grown adults. Not for undisciplined children like yourself. You are A Uneducated child. So I will not respond anymore to you and no you dumb kid. I do not work for Fresenius. People can feel sorry for those that did not make it into a higher category but it’s people like JohnB Sister or aunt or whoever that filed that makes this case and settlement so drawn out. His mother’s case is not valid. It’s a meritless case but Someone in his family continues to try to get money even though there are no grounds for it. If everyone with meritless cases were included in the settlement people with true cases would get nothing or very little. If you meet the criteria you are in if you don’t you can fight and argue for years. The end result usually is not favorable. Also JohnB You have no idea what any proposed orders mean your a Uneducated child. You used your father’s or grandfathers name and picture on a different website. If that picture was truly you then you are a uneducated Adult man. I never implied you were a woman What I should have said was the person that filed the case for the estate of Tawana Was a woman by the name of DELORES . Then maybe you would have understood it better to repeat I said The person that filed your case was a woman. Now unless a man has the name of DELORES It’s a woman.
Susie
Spoke with my lawyer today!! Was told I am def in granuflo cat and pay out should be within the next 3 r 4 months!!! Hope this helps good luck to all and merry Christmas!!!
tovise
, I think it’s so disrespectful to curse at Joe or anyone else in this group if you don’t like his information don’t f****** read it keep on moving and deal with your own information that you’re getting from your lawyer as far as putting people down or trying to be combative it’s useless it’s a waste of time and its offensive an annoying….. Joe you’ve been giving me the best information I can ever get and I thank you anyone who disagrees with him just stop reading what he’s writing and worry about your lawyer your suit and get your information from your lawyer… with that being said my lawyer said I had a point value of 175 out of 275 not sure what that means but Joe if you have any information let me know please thank you…. on that note happy holidays
johnB
Joe. Joe . Joe you are something else in the spectrum of human kind. Your post of 8 Dec has now convinced me beyond a doubt that you dont know what the f**K you are talking about here. Your claims about my lawsuit are totally false. You have no idea what you are talking about. I am here to help ppl on this blog understand what you, Joe, really do … what do you really do.. you dispense information,, some so legal that you do even know what. Where do you get all this stuff you put on this blog. Joe do you work for ? Joe are you incarcerated? You have soo much time to spend on lawsuit. I know you are not an attorney, nor do you have an legal experience or knowledge… most of what you place on here is aviable on the internet . SO Joe are you working for Fresenius still? I dont really mean to slam you but you do piss me off with fake information about my lawsuit. I honestly think I am a woman. LOL you have had problems with women before ???? Anyway JOE good luck and leave these good ppl alone ,, its almost over and will be after the claims administrator finishes his/her job.
Joe
Susie i don’t see you in the summary judgment. I don’t have any specifics on your case. That’s probably good means you are probably still part of the settlement . Just give it more time .You will receive a letter eventually,no Worries. Everyone has to remember,once its in the Administrators hands the lawyer s have no idea what point value you will be given. They do know the Formula, but have no idea if tne Administrator will agree with what they submitted. That is probably Why most of the lawyers Are not saying anything or giving Very limited information out. The best thing to do is to look at your opt-in letter. If it states they have document use of Granuflo and Documented cardiac arrest within 24 hours. You will be in Category #1 . The thing is how many people actually got a letter like that, when they opted-in. I haven’t received anything from the administrator Concerning point value or category placement. So everyone just has to be patient. We have all waited years and years a few more months if even that shouldn’t be that bad. My lawyer did send me a letter telling me he submitted my documents to The claims administrator for the Granuflo Compensation fund I was told the documents were submitted late September. That is the last letter i received and that letter came a few weeks ago.
Susie
Joe did you happen to see a Deborah Landry or Deborah Tucker??? Only ask because my brother and I have recieved no info or letters… Last herd they sent papers to administrator…. Any info would help thanks…
terru
Joe what did you mean in your text pn Dec 12 2017 thank you
Sharon
Joe, what does that mean ? For those of us who may not understand the legal terms. 😁
Joe
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 1985 misc Proposed Documents Submitted to the Court Tue 4:24 PM Proposed Document(s) submitted by Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee. Document received: Proposed Order re: Plaintiff Leadership’s Petition for Award and Allocation of Common Benefit Fees. (Gotz, James)
Larry
Spoke to my attorney last Friday. Letters are being sent out to various clients now letting them know if their claim has been dismissed or if they are in the lower amount category. She acted like the later you get your letter you better chance you are in the Granuflo category with the higher payout. She said the letter will come from the administrator and not the lawyer. But the letter will tell you what category you are in. Did not mention the lien process or time funds would actually be paid,other than stating prob a 60 to 90 day period,Feb or March. Sound like a ton of cases have been dismissed unfortunately.She said best chance to collect in top category would be time frame in which the cardiac arrest occurred and if your loved one was exposed to Granuflo at the last treatment before the cardiac arrest. Seems like she knew what she was talking about. I also have appreciated Joes info on this site.I personally hate to see any one left out of this settlement because I know what a hard time loving a loved one means. Saw one posting where only like 460 or so clients are in the top category and over half of them were in the states of Mississippi and California,more in Mississippi,then any other state. Dont know if that chart was accurate or not but if so,Fresenius is really screwing over a lot of clients. And it has taken about 5 extra long years,which has seemed about 20 years going through this process. Just wanted to let people know what I have heard. Is is 100% accurate!! WHO KNOWS??????
Mindy
I’m curious how many of you have used Hagens & Berman for help with this? Are you getting any of your questions answered by them? Are they answering any of your calls? I’m beyond frustrated with these so called attorneys. The ONLY time I get a call back is after I’ve placed multiple calls in to them, days apart from each other and I’ve left messages basically telling them how disappointed I am with how they’ve represented me. I’m not asking for much, just communication once every month or two so I know where we are at. If nothing has changed then tell me that. Don’t answer my questions with a bunch of ummm’s and I don’t knows, it’s very unprofessional. Also, who should I contact about going after Davila? I was under the understanding that they were going after them as well as Fresenius only to find out years later they weren’t going after Davita. Davila needs to be held accountable as much as Fresenius. They should have never let my father go home, they should’ve sent him straight to the hospital. Maybe then he would’ve had a fighting chance.
Debra
I am still waiting on letter from administrator. I hate this waiting.
Amanda
The truth of the matter is they can push and extend out and are going to as much as possible. I just think a lot of people will be disappointed when it’s all said and done. We’ve all been told so many lies and each one of us told different information. Joe hado been pretty valuable to this forum. His information for the most part has lined up with what my attorney has said. We are only human we all get things wrong from time to time and he is going based off what information he is given by his lawyer and other documents. Maybe soon all this will be over and we can continue on. The holidays aproaching I am sure we are all grieving the loss of our loved ones and tensions are high. My children were robbed from knowing my mother and that kills me but I can sleep at night knowing that at least they acknowledged they messed up. Hope everyone has a very merry Christmas
Anthony
I know we all are frustrated but we can’t turn on each other. Remember we was sold out from day one from everybody.its almost over so let’s keep each other in our prays.
Joe
Thank you for helping me with those two. I am just trying to help people I wasn’t going to post anymore but I saw some information concerning a Protective order involving the liens.So I thought I would share that. The dates I gave out before We’re given to me by my lawyer but as we all know there can always be extensions and the dates can change. I don’t think he ever meant for those dates to be set in stone. As for JohnB I know his case is part of the 11 or so trying to fight summary judgment. So he shouldn’t even be worrying about how many people and what the dates are going to be. He is not part of the settlement anymore. The reason I know this is because he gave his case information out on another website a while ago. So when looking over the summary judgment I see his case in there. I wasn’t looking for his case I just happened to see it. i mean there are only 11 cases so its not hard to miss. So I know he is part of the 11 fighting for a court date and not to have his case thrown out On summary judgment. So it goes to show you some people on here are just here to harass people they are not even part of the settlement anymore. Also I was never thrown off any website. I have no idea why he keeps saying that. It’s like he’s crazy, He is not even the one in the lawsuit because it’s a woman’s name he may be a family member which is fine but don’t act like you are talking to your lawyer. When the Information you are getting is coming off of this blog not from your Sister or sister-in-law’s Or aunts lawyer.
Marie
Spoke with my attorney and he said that we are just waiting on the claims adjuster. I asked him if my case could be canceled or decrease down to the $1500. He said there was no way that was going to happen. They felt my case was strong. He also said he didn’t expect payment at least until March. But they didn’t have any date because as the adjuster makes the decisions. They send out the letters according to the date that they look at your case. So people will be receiving letters at different times. Joe ignore the haters. I appreciate all the info you have given. Not sure why people need to be so mean. We are all going through the same thing. Merry Christmas to all and God Bless.
K
Hi Latoya! that’s what I heard as well, but my dad got a call from our lawyer and they said something about the lien process being pushed back? I’m not super familiar with law lingo though so I’m not really sure what that means. The lawyer said payout would be pushed to March of 2018 at the latest. Has anyone else heard anything like that?
Patricia
I got a letter from my attorney(I am in Granuflo)and my husband died in dialysis . I also got in that letter from Adminstrator stating how many points I have. She said once they know how many people are in that category I would get a dollar amount for each point. Every case has to go thru the Lein process too. She couldn’t tell me a time or date when settlement funds would go out… Also has anyone been told a date for the funds to go out? And does anyone really have an idea of how many might be in the category one. I really hope it is not until March. Also does anyone know how long Probate takes. I went thry probate when my husband died so I think I will only need that paperwork… I think Joe has only given great information…
Latoya
Hi everyone, I have been following this post for a while and I just wanted to know if Patricia was the only one that received a letter from her attorney that said the case amount and about points and when the payout would be received. The reason I am asking is because when I spoke with my attorney I was told that I would receive a letter from them with the letter from the administrator in it with the amount I was getting around the 15th of this month. I was also told that payout amount would be some time the end of this month into next month, just like Joe said. So I am just trying to get more information.
JohnB
I see through him also. Fake information. The third party administrator WILL determine who what when in this case now so wait. Joe is just a teaser with his fake information. Hey joe thought you were gone??? This is second time joe gets into a blog. The first time he and his buddy Mike were kicked out for insulting ppl calling them names. Go away joe
JohnB
I have always seen through JOE. People on here think he is great source info when in fact he is just a good story teller. He spends all his time trying to impress people with his fake info. It’s up to the third party administrator who when and. How much. So wait and see. So simple!!!!
Robert
I never said anyone would receive a check on November 1. I said The lawyers should have the amounts by the end of November and some have received a letter I didn’t say every single person would . I never gave the date of November 1 you are making that up . I feel sorry for you, and you are somewhat annoying. If you read all my posts If you read all my posts you will see that I said it could take until 2018 but I doubt it will. What is it your lawyer talking to you we seem to have no information. I know all the state cases are now in the federal MDL and have been for sometime now as tagalongs. I also know if you have a day After March 9, 2017, as a notice of appearance. Those cases are most likely going to be dismissed or offered a very low settlement probably moved to the alternative payment fund. Now Why don’t you tell me what you know. I bet you have nothing to say because you know nothing.
Joe
Some people have received letters in November. Don’t you read the post. Are you still sticking with the story that the 97% has not been met? There you go again maybe what the problem is your case is one of them that is going to be moved to the alternative payment fund. Maybe that’s why your lawyer is not telling you the truth and he is going to make you wait for the letter. Telling you your case has been moved to the alternative payment fund or your case has been dismissed. I will post on here with information whenever I please. You can’t stop me. Take your anti-depressants and relax for a while, you’re losing it man.
Thomas
Joe here you go again. Whats up with your November 1st post of dates to receive money. You should stop with your mind games trying to hurt people. I see through you. I hope others can see also.
????
JOE IS BACK lol
linda
I spoke to lawyer today and letters are being sent out that If your case is not Granuflo your case will be dismissed and will receive letters of dismissal in a few days. Otherwise will receive letter with amt of payments around middle of February and receive your payment around March, 2018. From here I’ll just wait to see what happens next. It was also said there will be many and many that will not receive anything, only a few will qualify. At this point I have embraced myself for the worst because even with Granuflo it will be hard to receive any monies. Wishing you ALL well. Many of us will be in shock and hurt, but let us all keep striving for better.
????
I don’t believe it. There are not 7555 I know that for a fact FIRST CIRCUIT Total Tr’d 2-ALM; 6-ALN; 4-ALS; 1-AZ; 31-CAC; 2-CAE; 16-CAN; 10-CAS; 1-FLN; 5-FLS; 1-GAM; 7-GAN; 1-GAS; 5-ILN; 3-ILS; 2-IAS; 2-KYE; 12-KYW; 18-LAE; 6-LAM; 4-LAW; 1-ME; 2-MN; 80-MSN; 125-MSS; 8-MOE; 1-MOW; 9-NJ; 18-NYE; 2-NYN; 2-NCE; 1-OHN; 2-OHS; 1-OKN; 12-OKW; 2-PAE; 3-PAM; 13-PR; 4-SC; 5-TNE; 1-TNW; 1-TXN; 9-TXS; 2-TXW; 1-VAW; 1-WAW; 13-WVS………=458 Protective order for lien amount payouts. Thursday, November 16, 2017 1979 6 pgs orderOrder on Motion for Protective Order Thu 4:08 PM Judge Douglas P. Woodlock: QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER entered, granting1977 PEC Motion for Qualified Protective Order Concerning Production of Certain Information Maintained by Government Third Party Payors for Global Settlement Lien Resolution Administration. (Beatty, Barbara) There are also 11 cases That did not opt in and they are fighting summary judgment. The bicarbonate level was 26 Or less which is considered normal and no cut back of the drug would have been recommended or done.The judge stated he does not know how he could determine anything other than summary judgment but he will look over the cases. If those 11 are dismissed on summary judgment remaining cases that did not opt in And actually got trial dates are only 2 yes two only.
Ron
Other than the lawyers percentage , what are the possible liens against the award ? I still hVe not received any info on points or categories other than my lawyer telling me that they had submitted my claim for the full amount because they finally got my wife’s records from Fresenius that had mysteriously disappeared .
Amanda
This is so aggravating but guess we will see what the outcome is in the end cause my lawyer told me that the criteria was so hard to reach that only hundreds qualified not thousands
Debbie
Yes you are right Patricia that’s what my attorney said also, There can’t be any dollar amounts awarded yet because they still have the lien process to go through after the claims administrator is done, and that takes approximately 3 months so he said next year sometime maybe starting in March.
Patricia
I got letter from my attorney and a copy of award letter from Adminstrator. It does not give amount as it only gives you award points and once all claims are reviewed an amount will be sent with dollar value for each Point. Also has to go thru Lein process. Attorney said there were 7,555 cases but didn’t know how many in each category yet. Why are people saying they got a DOLLAR amount !!!!! That has not been figured yet.
terri
i received a letter and they are going thru each case for medical liens they will finalize settlement by the end of march 2018
tovise
Got a letter from my lawyer stating they sent my information to the Claims Administrator I’m not sure they’re sending letters out about amounts alphabetical order last name wish I knew more
????
Linda, it is not uncommon for both letters to be in the same envelope your lawyer will be notified first then he will either send you a copy of your award amount or the original letter from the administrator.He will also send a letter from him or his law firm. Are you sure the letter is coming from Fresenius Is there a letterhead on it? is there any reference to Fresenius Granuflo/Naturalyte with in the letter. Does it state a category. That you fell into. Something sounds very strange about that letter are you sure you were not in some other class action lawsuit and you may have not known it. Is it coming from your lawyer that you know is working on your case for Fresenius Granuflo/Naturalyte. It would have to be some reference to that somewhere on the letter. Are you sure you were not in a class-action lawsuit for some kind of vacuum cleaner And you are mistakenly thinking it is for the Fresenius Granuflo/Naturalyte Lawsuit. I doubt very seriously The Claims administrator will give you his phone number to be contacted. All Appeals have to go through your lawyer so there would be no reason for the claims administrator to be giving his contact information out to you. Unless the lawyer gave you his copy and that is why you have the administrator’s contact info on it.
Linda
Sharon my letter was in regard to settlement amount approved by the Administrator. The letter had the amount and I was told they will get back with me about payout date. That is why I am asking if anyone else got letter from Administrator. I need to verify barcode and the address. My letter was sent in with letter from lawyer. I was under the impression that I should receive a letter separately from the administrator .
Amanda
So has anyone received any new information?
Sharon
Linda, you said you got a letter from your attorney and the administrator. What was the letter about ? Was the letter the settlement amount ? Did you figure out the barcode problem ? Thank you for your time. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Carolyn
Ms. Torrianna, Branch like most lawyers , are greedy b@astards. The bottom line is a we mean to them. We are sheeple. But. Again.. my goal wasn’t the monetary. It was to make my darling Bill’s death not .. noted. He was in and out of hospitals more times than be accounted for. They gave him 6 months and he lived for four years. I relish each day we had.. but in truthfulness.. resent them as well. He suffered more than enjoyed his last days. In and out of the hospital. On the vent 3 times before he went septic and I had to pull the plug. While he’s on the vent.. still under going dialysis and spasming when the say he can’t feel pan?? Having to see this most amazing man suffer because they posoned him? Gee.. may I have issues years after he died? And Joe. While you aren’t posting I know you follow. Sir.. I like to have a cup of coffee with you
Debbie
Correction**** about the blood work values. My attorney got the amount of granuflo my father received from the medical records, so yes you are right about that one JohnB and I will hurry and correct my post when I’m wrong about anything. I always have done that. Just trying to be helpful to everyone. This has gone on so long sometimes I forget what he told me IT WAS SUCH A LONG TIME AGO….
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