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• Reports of Beyaz Problems Among Teens Evaluated in New FDA Report

  September 10, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A recent FDA report, which evaluated adverse event reports involving problems with Beyaz birth control among teens, found no unexpected...

• Yaz, Yasmin Pulmonary Embolism & DVT Settlements Likely to Top $1.2B

  August 1, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  It appears likely that Bayer will end up paying more than $1.2 billion to settle lawsuits filed by users of...

• Yasmin, Yaz Litigation Has Become Largest Pending MDL in United States

  July 27, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  The number of lawsuits filed on behalf of women who suffered serious and sometimes fatal injuries due to the side...

• Yaz Pulmonary Embolism, DVT Lawsuits Settled, With Average of $218K

  April 30, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Bayer reported last week that it has settled Yaz birth control lawsuits brought by 651 plaintiffs in the United States,...

• Yaz, Yasmin Settlement Negotiations Continue, as Stay Extended Again

  April 25, 2012

  Austin Kirk

  The federal judge presiding over the Yaz and Yasmin MDL has pushed back all deadlines another 90 days, allowing settlement...

• Yaz Settlements Reached in 500 Lawsuits: Report

  April 13, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Bayer has reportedly agreed to pay $110 million to settle about 500 lawsuits over the side effects of its Yaz...

• Yasmin, Yaz Blood Clot Risk Updated on Warning Label

  April 11, 2012

  Staff Writers

  New warnings are being added about the increased risk of blood clots from Yaz and Yasmin, as well as all birth...

• Beyaz Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Stroke From New Version of Yaz

  March 26, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A Colorado man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bayer, alleging that his wife died as a result of...

• Women’s Groups Cite Irregularities in FDA Panel Vote Against Yaz Recall

  March 19, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A coalition of women’s health groups indicates that an FDA advisory committee may have recommended a recall of Yaz, Yasmin...

• Bayer Has Agreed to Settle Yaz Lawsuits Brought by 70 People: Report

  March 2, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Bayer Healthcare reports that it has reached agreements to settle Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits brought by at least 70 women,...