Settlement of Avandia Lawsuits Reached in About 10,000 More Cases

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GlaxoSmithKline has reportedly agreed to pay $460 million to settle Avandia lawsuits filed by about 10,000 more people. The agreement comes as two FDA advisory committees have begun meeting to debate whether the controversial diabetes drug should be recalled from the market. 

The Avandia settlement was leaked to Bloomberg News the same day as the committees of independent advisors to the FDA were hearing evidence about the heart risks of Avandia that were the subject of the injury suits.

The settlement would resolve the majority of the outstanding Avandia lawsuits that have been filed against GlaxoSmithKline alleging that they failed to warn about the increased risk of heart attacks and other potentially life-threatening heart problems with Avandia.

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Avandia (rosiglitazone) was approved in the United States in 1998 to treat type 2 diabetes by helping control blood sugar levels. The drug has been used by millions of diabetics, but sales have plummeted in recent years as concerns have mounted about the risk of serious and potentially life-threatening heart risks with Avandia. Some experts estimate that Avandia has caused between 60,000 and 200,000 heart attacks and deaths due to cardiovascular problems in the U.S. from 1999 to 2006.

Speculation regarding the likelihood of an Avandia recall has reached a fever pitch in recent weeks, as more and more information about the Avandia heart problems has been released in advance of the FDA advisory committee meetings. Last week, the FDA released data showing that agency drug reviewers were conflicted over the drug’s benefits and risks, with some of them indicating that data Glaxo has touted as establishing Avandia’s safety is unreliable.

The proposed settlement of Avandia lawsuits allegedly range between $46,000 to $70,000, depending on the particulars and severity of the claims.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC currently faces about 13,000 Avandia lawsuit claims filed by former users of the drug who allege that the drug company failed to adequately research their medication or warn users about the serious side effects. Therefore, the reported settlement would resolve the majority of cases currently pending. However, some Avandia lawyers are continuing to investigate and review new cases for individuals who continued to use the medication in reliance on GlaxoSmithKline’s misleading reassurances that the diabetes drug was safe.

In recent months, GlaxoSmithKline has reached Avandia settlements in about 5,700 other lawsuits, with reports suggesting that the value of some Avandia cases averaged about $86,000.

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Charles
What was your FIRST INCIDENT. The truth, there is a set figure that cannot go below a certain amount, assuming on what you just said. So either that figure is a misprint or maybe something else is going on. All the times after the first incident does not count. Sorry
charleshockett
yes i recived my settelment package 8 years of hospitial stays 9 surgerys 2 defibulators lost home busniescars wife due to myyelling all the time being sick and they want to give me awhole 124.00 after all fees well that dog is not going to hunt ill sue gsk my self all the lies that have been told to me by my attys. this one boy that is going to stand up and fight for what is right and i promise you it wont be for 124.00 that you can take to the bank
joe
Pearlene, what was your medical incident. And your right about medicaid holdback. These are funds that you re’cd to help pay for any medical problems that came. It is not medicare were you pay into to get. Medicaid is a form of welfare which the settlement funds are taken from you to pay back the system that help you. If you are counting this as part of the lawyers fee, it is not. It goes back to the g’ovt. Your lawyer does not re’cd a penny of this funds.
pearlene
Josh- I know exactly what I’m getting. You don’t have to believe me. After medicaid holdsback my lawyer will have more than me. Wait until you get your settlement then you’ll see what you’re getting and you won’t be so quick to call someone a LIE
Josh
Pearlene-I dont believe you that your lawyer is getting more than you, IMPOSSIBLE(they only get 40%-you have a shitty lawyer). Why would a lawyer take your case if they’re getting MORE than you? they wouldnt, you dont make any sense. My lawyer called and said they’d agreed on a settlement. He said we’d be getting more than him, so again, it’s not possible for you to be getting less than yours.. You’re just making stuff up.
Markus
I began taking Avandia in September 2009 and had the maximum dosage prescribed for me in February 2010. Two days after taking the maximum dosage, I had a heart attack. Until that point in time, I had no history of heart trouble, so this was NOT a coincidence but the obvious result of the drug’s devastating side effects.
pearlene
I received my settlement offer today and all I can do is shake my head. The lawyer is getting more than me. My loved one died from a heart attack while taking advandia. A funeral cost more than what my share is after the lawyers get all theirs.
tammy
Harry, thanks for that information. I had my hopes up but now I don’t . They had told me I should expect payment by end of year.
Harry
Tammy…..My firm sent my case to Garretson in August 2011. I still have not heard a word. It has been almost a year now, and still no final amount, much less a date to receive a check. So count on waiting at least another year, probably more once everything goes to Garretson. I am beginning to doubt that I will even be paid by the end of this year
robertdrobert
i have been inthis lawsuit for3years(about+-_ represented supposidly by clark burnett in texas no communication-none-i called many times get a recording leave my name and number woman calls back i ask about settlement always a vague answer she says it will take months and months and months i call back months later and she hasnt run out of montths yet this is election year and iam calling for a congressional investigation something has to be done someone may be getting paid but it sure as hell isnt me and iam sick of this call your representives and demand action election year may get results
josh
Melissa, EVERY case is done on a case by case basis, so there’s no “set” amount for each person, one person might get more than you, or I, and others might get less.
tammy
talked with my lawyer today in firhope, al. I was told that the cases been sent to the garretson resoultion about a month ago. Mind you I called 2 weeks ago and they told me it would be about 2 months before it goes to Gerretson and we looking at the end of the year to be paid. Everytime I call I get different answers. I s anyone else dealing with Sizemore and T aylor in Fairhope, Al
melissa
Also for all interested. Upon researching the internet, there is a website for the Pa court that list the Master Settlement Agreement as a PDF. Just type Avandia Master Settelement Agreement in the search , and with ease this can be located. Also there is an update to the “MSA” that pertains to deceased plaintiffs, and the amount of settlement for those plaintiffs, 50K testate, and 30k for intestate.ALL THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND.WITH VERY LITTLE EFFORT.
melissa
Sandy, Would you have any idea as to the state the attorney was in?You could call the “MDL” court that is currently holding these cases. Look for the attorneys that are listed as being on the Plaintiff Steering Committee, as either lead or co-counsell. Contact those firms they will help locate your information. I pray you are able to resolve this issue favorably for yourself and your family. God Bless.
SANDY
yes i asked for a lawyer help no e mail back come on my kids dont have there dad . IT IS SO HARD FOR ME TO EVEN PAAID THE RENT FOR THIS HOLE IN THE GROUND iAM RENTING..
Marie
Hello Sandy, try applying for an Avandia lawsuit again (see section below that ask you), when they contact you explain your situation, lawyers talk to each other, maybe they can direct you to the main attorney who put this all together and partnered with other firms, that’s a start, good luck! Also to anyone else interested, from what I understand so far from the information I have received, and based on the questionnaire. The award is based on a point system, taken into consideration are age, how long drug taken, medical condition, primary injury,disabiity, hospitalization, surgeries, smoking. These combined in points multiplied by a $ figure are the award offered. Every case is individual in determination. This is just my opinion, let’s all be kinder to one another and more respectful. It’s not easy for those who have lost a loved one and those who are now suffering for the rest of their lives. God Bless………..
lisa
Sandy I am so sorry for your troubles.It truely sadens me, I don’t know but if you think it was in the state that you are in maybe you can call the court house and see if you are on a docet spelled wrong i am sure sorry late at my house. I wish you the best of luck from this moment on and God Bless you and your children.
SANDY
My husband die 5 years ago from this drug. Still waiting on lawsuit we have 3 children together . Had a house. fire an lost all of the paper work from my lawyer an dont remember the law office I used.Can someon please help me out here .
donald
There are lots of us who have been dealt a bad deal by taking Avandia. I had a heart attack, 4-5 stents, and then 7 vessel by-pass all within 18 months of starting Avandia. Everyone is waiting for the check in the mail. The law firm now handling my case has told me I’ll get the check in the mail in October (not holding my breath). I will say this…It is VERY important to review the calculation of points. They had originally calculated my points as a current smoker (never have smoked) and disregarded the fact that Social Security and VA has me listed as disabled. I appealled the calculation and my settlement award almost doubled. Each person should be diligent. Neither firm offered guidance as to what was being calculated…just a letter sent explaining how it was calculated. Ask someone for help if you are unclear. I know at some point the check will arrive…I may not be around to see it but at least my family will get some benefit. I did read that the minimum settlement was to be $5000. and could go as high as $250,000. I could rant and rave and get my blood pressure sky-rocketing taking chances with what functionality I have left of my heart OR be grateful that I still have the opportunity to interact with my grandkids. The money would be nice but I treasure the hugs and watching these kids grow. Hope all find peace in all that they do.
Starmom
I’ve read a lot of the Avandia posts. My aunt signed the document in Dec. 2011 & mailed it. She had triple by-pass in 2001 & had heart problems due to taking Avandia. She does not smoke nor drink & will be 74 yrs. old in July. She also has a 30% blockage in her neck, type2 diabetes, Parkinsons disease, &early on-set of dimentia. My question: when & how much will she receive re: the Avandia lawsuit? Can anyone answer? Thank you!
LAURIE
I’ve been told i won my case it’s been 5 years .my husband had a mass hear attack and passed away living kids now 14,16.we have had a hard time.It will knot bring him back.But the kids should not to do with out stuff they need .knot want there is a big diffance when will we get the check or let us know how much tried of wating in wv.
Shirley
These two years since filed a claim against avandia has been thoroughly frustrating. My husband has had several heartattacks and has had to have a stent put in.. I am very sorry to all thosr who have lost loved ones because of this drug. I know claimants are npt allowed to talk to anyone but their spoudrs about the details in their case but I promise you if anything happens to my spousr gsk will go down hard and will not remember me fondly as they will be out of business, You cannot put value on human life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kat g
hi, I have singed my avandia papers in 2009, after my mother and father died from taking the drug. I am in alabama, and was wondering if anyone has receieved checks yet. And, has anyone used the Salim Law Firm located in Louisiana?
Holly
If the lawyers read this blog they are having a field day seeing adults commenting like little school children you need to re- focus on what this is about. CAN’T READ TOPIX so silly.I had been approved by GSK and had a conversation with my attorney, he not GSK removed 75 of my points that ‘s upseting but to see other claimants fighting only helps these cheating, back stabbing attorneys. If anyone is searching for attorney do not use W&C in Kansas City now I have to file a complaint with displinary board and hire another attorney to fihgt for my points.
Glenn
Hello all I see that everyon has stopped posting here. We all starting posting 2 years ago to help eachother get info on the case. then people like Joe started telling everyone what they should or should not do. After I got my settelment I posted what happend. I tryed to help everyone out. For those of you who are still looking for info you can go back and read my posts. I will tell you that looking back I think I had a good lawer and like i said in one post my lawer was in the same area as Garrison so I think some dinners helped. Did i get rich? no, I got two new cars and fixed up the house and am going on a nice vacation. thats about it. In the end i am happey with what i got. It took almost 6 yrs. good luck to all and dont let Joe get you down. Remember the more your lawer gets for you the more he gets.
johnson
‘@Jim or whomever you are: You’ve heard sad cases? YOU ARE A SAD CASE! Go on now over to Topix before you get your feelings Hurt and run away with your tail between your legs This is between me and Joe/killedjoe. I CAN HANDLE HIM. DON’T LET ME HAVE TO ASK YOU AGAIN!
Jim
First of all, your posting of May 3, you of all people should be careful on who you call liar and lying. I have no idea who you are talking to. Are you talk to me or this Joe guy. I see and read the postings and you my friend are not exactly helping yourself. Like I posted, you don’t see what you are doing to yourself. I come to these site to get information on the lawsuits. I may have posted about 3-4 times over the last 2 years. I have read many sad stories, but yours is one of the few and I must say, I doubt it. Why? Your posting are not consistence. You say one thing and say something else. It is obvious you are very confuse on what you have posted.
joe
hey Harry, Be careful, she’ll start her crying. There picking on me, Am telling. WAAAAAAAAAA, WAAAAAAAA. You lie and lie, you even lie about your lying. What is it that you say. DITTO. Hey did you catch that squirrel yet. HA HA HA.
Johnson
‘@Gary you got what you got by Sam because you put your home address out over on topix like a fool. That’s what you get you put yourself in hot water. How stupid of you. @Harry, mind your dam business. @Killedjoe: Killedjoe and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water, Killedjoe fell down and broke his crown (ass) and Jill came running after.
Johnson
‘@GARY AND KILLEDJOE/JOE: take your tails back over to topix to your internet women. You internet pimp. Stop following me and harrassing me. I’ve not spoken to you both over on topix.
johnson
Don’t believe nothing Anthony, Jim, Joe aka killedjoe is saying On here. He’s an imposter and probably with GSK.
Harry
Johnson is most likely about 14 years old by the way he acts, and talks
Gary
Johnson…Now you’re over here lying. Sam Panties in a Bunch threatened to come to my house, I just told him what I’d do if he did. You did the same, you are pathetic.
Joe
Hey Johnson. Now I am a joke. Alright, here’s one. How do you catch a squirrel. You climb up a tree and act like a “nut” HA HA HA
johnson
Jim believe what you want who cares and you are probably Joe/killedjoe faking your name. Why don’t you read Gary and Sam Bunch’s comments to each other over on Topix. Then you will see who’ s threatening who. I know you are faking your name and you can’t fool me like your girls over on Topix. Your a lier that’s why you keep calling me one. Your guy Gary threaten Sam badly and his threats went beyond the rules on Topix. So why don’t you report him? Print his comments and turn into Topix which you claim is near your city. That’s a joke and you are one too.
Jim
I sorry Johnson, but From what I read, you were lying, and killedjoe saw it. When you saw that they knew you were lying, you went into a some kind of an explosives uncontrolled person who just started talking crazy. Then you finish it with threaten people with beating them up and using language unbecoming. The sad part is that I believe that you really don’t see yourself on what your doing. From your view, you did nothing.
joe
Josh. Some of these low ball settlements are real. The “fair” settlements most shut up and go away.They are scare to say something or don’t want anybody to know. The low settlements will alway complain. Everybody think they are going to get rich. You must understand the difference of the settlement. To you and me and just about everyone else, a heart attack is a heart attack. In the medical field, there are many levels of a heart attacksThere are many people who don’t know what is on there medical records. You may be told a heart attack, but the doctors wrote something else. I am only telling you this, cause you seems to be one of the few who are really looking for answers.
johnson
‘@Anthony Read all not just my comments people over on topix cussed me Too specially Joe who is killedjoe over there. Don’t include God in this Cuz he has nothing to do with this. If anyone mess with. me I will return the same. I’m here to get info just like.everyone else. I’m sick of Joe deflaming my name and he’s upset cuz Topix gave him a warning about name calling. l @josh its true our settlements are low.. Gsk and our lawyers screwed us.
josh
Joe-No, I questioned how everyone seemed to get so low of a settlement amount, and I didnt believe it then(and dont now). Unfortunately, people arent willing to give details of their settlemenst here, and thats their right to do so. I just find it extremely hard to believe that every single person so far has received a low amount?
anthony
You should see the nut job this Johnson is over in topix. Good God, She is all over there screaming and cussing out everybody. Threaten people. If she come here, watch it.
Nikki
Comment by Josh on 17 April 2012: PS Johnson- NO, you wont have to wait 5 years for your settlement/to receive a check, it should take about 4-6 months after your case has settled. Your lawyers have to submit the proper paperwork, and then you have to wait for the checks to clear and so forth Josh any clue how long it takes them to figure out your bankruptcy I was discharged from it 3 years ago was suppose to get checks 3wk of april now they are telling me call every 2 weeks.
johnson
FYI: people please if you can refrain from calling your attorney everyday because everytime you call your attorney they are charging you. I’ve processed invoices at my employment and seen how attorneys charge just for a phone call and we are not getting much from our lawsuits in the first place so why pay more for a question that your attorney wont answer?
joe
I am so sick of avandia and it’s problems. A lot a people are sick of avandia and they just know that somehow people just know how to move on.
mark
my wife died in sept from taking plavix. i think we are all useing the same lawyers.i called them last week. and all he could tell me was that they were waiting on a judge to sign something. any help would be nice. i’ve lost my job over all of this and not sure if i can ever go back to work.
johnson
Once again Joe/killedjoe is lying. Topix gave him a warning to stop abusing people. That what he does if you don’t agree with him. He started this mess and now he’s looking crazy. No one on here can “Chase” me away and ill. Post here and on Topix. I’ll.give people valuable info unlike Joe/killedjoe. I’m sick of the bs too.
Gene
Millie, you just sent your paperwork cack March 22, and you are looking for a check already?? It will take 4-6 months before you get a check. You say everyone with a MI received 60,000 was anything deducted for smoking, or being overweight, or was it a flat 60,000?
joe
Sorry, Josh is the one that question your comment, not me. Also topix took the warning away when I told them to recheck who abuse who. They themselves look and saw it was the other way around. They were going to issue you a warning instead, but I told them no.
Millie
I don’t think that anyone knows anything. And eveyone seems to know something different. I have read everything and I still don’t know when the checks are coming. I mailed my settlement packet in on March 22, 2012 accepting a settlement; all MI clients received 60,000 all stroke clients receive another price, and so on, now its April 23rd, when I called my law firm all I got was; nothing seems to be pending, It was as though she was banging on the computer stalling, Something seems fishy. It says in the begining of this article that Avandia agreed to settle with 406 million, well why are we getting crumbs, and why are the lawyers getting rich? At the law firm that is handling my case the people who had heart attacks whether they lived or died they are getting the same 60,000 minus lawyer fees. The same things applies with other incidences. Its all documented in my paperwork. No separations were made. So I don’t know what the gentleman is talking about when he talks about the length of someone taking the drug or whether someone died. Hell I only took the drug for 6 months and I am getting the same amount of money that all of the other people got who had heartattacks. And I am taking that to the bank, its based on a point system. Stroke victims got so many points and so on. My question is still the same, WHEN ARE WE GETTING PAID? Does anyone know? WHEN ANYONE GETS A CHECK. That will be worth hearing about. All of this other BS is just that BS.
Johnson
Everyone we have a lier on this site. He goes by the name of Killedjoe on the topix site and have been lying to people and deflaming my name. FOR THE LAST AND FINAL TIME: I NEVER SAID THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT I GOT IN MY SETTLEMENT ONLY THAT IT WAS “WELL UNDER $50K. FOR CONFIDENTIALLY, I DIDN’T REVEAL THE EXACT AMOUNT. I have spoken with my attorney, today April 24,2012, who I should have listen to in the first place and according to them, there is NO SECOND CHECK COMING FOR THE AVANDIA LAWSUIT for interest on the settlement because the money is not in an interest bearing account as opoosed to what KILLEDJOE said on the topix site. JOE has a screen name of KILLEDJOE on the topix page and this is why he referred me there so that he could deflame me, call me a liar to make himself look good and then come on here to further deflame me. Like I said on the topix sight and I will say it on here, I owe no one an explanation. I said what I said and it was not a lie. People misconstrue and don’t READ what you post and assume what they want. I have no reason to do otherwise contraray to KILLEDJOE. If you visit the topix site AND READ the previous posts from the beginning you will see that this person, KILLED JOE, JOE, or whomever he claims to be, is simply a liar that is why he accuses me of being one cause he wants to hide, but he is in the light now. What I don’t understand is how can a person such as Killedjoe and Joe defend a company like GSK on the topix site when in fact, if he is telling the truth, was the ones who caused his heart problems? READ PEOPLE YOU WILL SEE WHAT I’M SAYING! There are also other people on here like “gary, matina who are also on the topix site and have gotten into it with Killedjoe and Joe. Go there and you will see he is an imposter. At least I use the same screen name here that I use on the topix site. Now how credible is that?
Josh
Joe- Im not trying to cause problems, I just dont like bullshitters. I also dont believe much of whats posted here.
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