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• Yaz, Yasmin Settlements Continue to Move Forward in MDL

  November 12, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  More than four years after the first Yaz and Yasmin settlements were reported, Bayer continues to reach deals to resolve hundreds of additional cases over their controversial birth control pill.

• Yaz Stroke, Heart Attack Settlement to Result in Payment of Another $56.9M

  August 5, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  Bayer will pay $56.9 million to resolve lawsuits by women who say they suffered a stroke or heart attack while taking Yaz or Yasmin birth control pills.

• Bayer Still Faces 4,000 Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits, Even After $2B in Settlements

  July 31, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  Even after settling nearly 10,000 Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits, Bayer still faces about 4,000 claims by women who said they suffered injuries due to the birth control pills' side effects.

• Newer Birth Control Pills Increase Risk of Blood Clot-Related Injuries: Study

  May 27, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. researchers say that newer progestin-based birth control pills carry a significantly increased risk of blood clots when compared to older formulations.

• Yasmin, Yaz Lawsuits to be Remanded by MDL Judge Following June Trial

  February 17, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  The judge presiding over all Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits indicates that he will begin sending cases to courts throughout the country for individual trials.

• Report Reveals Some FDA Advisors Have Undisclosed Financial Ties

  December 11, 2014

  Staff Writers

  A new report raises concerns that the FDA is revealing only a fraction of the potential conflicts of interest on its advisory boards.

• Judge Orders 33 Yasmin, Yaz Lawsuits Be Prepared for Trials Nationwide

  December 9, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  A group of 33 remaining Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits have been selected to be prepared for trials that may begin by May 2015, after Bayer continues to refuse to settle claims involving certain injuries.

• New Study Finds Likely Bias Among FDA Advisors With Industry Ties

  September 12, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows how conflicts of interest could be affecting votes on FDA advisory committees.

• Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuits to be Prepared for May 2015 Trial Date

  September 3, 2014

  Austin Kirk

  A trial date has been scheduled for May 2015, at which time the first Yaz or Yasmin lawsuit will go before a jury.

• Bayer Continues to Face Thousands of Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits

  August 6, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Bayer still faces about 5,000 Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits after settling 17,000 other claims.