The law offices of McDonald Worley Attorneys at Law are representing claimants alleging Risperdal use led to gynecomastia (abnormal breast tissue growth). The details of the case are shared in this presentation along with some of the important points in the timeline. Currently the injury claims have been consolidated into a MDL. If you or someone you love suffered psychological or emotional trauma resulting from gynecomastia - or underwent a mastectomy or other surgical treatment resulting from Risperidal use, contact our offices in Houston to speak with an attorney in order to learn your legal options.
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2. Abnormal Gynecomastia
Development Claims
ALLEGED
SIDE EFFECTS
• Abnormal Breast Tissue
Growth
• Illegal Marketing To
Children
• Movement Disorders:
- Akathesia
- Akinesia
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Parkinson’s Like Tremors
- Torticolis
• Diabetes
3. Latest Verdicts &
Mass Tort Litigation
Case Update:
• 3 Verdicts won in favor of
Risperdal plaintiffs at time
of this writing
• 1 verdict in favor of the
defense to date
• 1600 more lawsuits
pending in Philadelphia
Court System
4. • Bellwether case involved
20 year old plaintiff who
started taking Risperdal to
treat autism from 8 years
old. It settled for 2.5
million
• A second case found for
the defendant citing
insufficient evidence that
the gynecomastia the
plaintiff suffered was
linked to the medication
Initial Lawsuit
Results
See Also: Gynecomastia has Psychological Impact on Adolescent Boys
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130402124332.htm
5. • Initial suit complaints claimed
plaintiffs suffered emotional trauma
resulting from breast development
and underwent surgery to remove the
tissue buildup
• The medication had not been
approved for use by children at the
time
• Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay
$2.2 billion to settle claims from the
DOJ it improperly marketed Risperdal
and other products
Pending Litigation
Source: J&J to Pay $2.2 Billion in Risperdal Settlement
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/05/business/johnson-johnson-to-settle-risperdal-improper-
marketing-case.html
6. There is no class action lawsuit against
the makers of Risperdal at this time
However, nationwide cases have been
consolidated into a multi-district
litigation which behaves similarly to a
class action suit.
The injury claims from similar plaintiffs
(mastectomy, emotional & psychological
trauma, diabetes, gynecomastia
development, to name a just a few) will
go to court as one, but will be resolved
individually.
Risperdal Class
Action Lawsuit
7. Victims Coming
Forward
McDonald Worley Attorneys at Law currently
represents over 150 clients nationwide with
Risperdal gynecomastia claims and expect more to
come forward
11. Risperdal Information Hotline
1-800-610-2001
As a potential claimant, speaking to a qualified Risperdal litigation
lawyer will ensure you are aware of your legal options, prepare you
for how settlements work, and ensure your voice and the details of
your case are among the many filed and fighting for closure.
A free legal review is available for people who are have
interest in more information regarding filing a
Risperdal Civil Suit claim.
If you suffered gynecomastia, or a member of your family resulting
from Risperdal use, sharing what happened with our Risperdal
lawyers will be able to help you through the process of taking legal
action, and provide you the answers you desperately seek.
Share What Happened
with a Top U.S. Trial Attorney
McDonaldWorley Attorneys at Law
Case: MDL No. 2592, U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
Source: https://www.mcdonaldworley.com/risperdal-lawsuit.php
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