Taking on a big medical device company in court can be a daunting experience. Even when a favorable outcome is expected, it can take months and even years for the plaintiff to receive fair compensation for their injuries. In the meantime, financial burdens exacerbated by medical bills and lost wages may pressure plaintiffs to settle cases for less than they are worth. Lawsuit loans and pre settlement funding from LawStreet Capital provide plaintiffs with a risk-free alternative.

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The current crop of lawsuits faced by Organon – a subsidiary of drug company Merck – provide a good example of how easily the legal process can be slowed down, especially when there are multiple claims originating from all over the country. The dispute with Organon concerns NuvaRing, a vaginal contraceptive marketed as a “hassle free” form of birth control. A bellwether trial was scheduled to begin in federal court, but has since been canceled. All proceedings remain stayed while negotiations continue.

So far, more than 1,400 NuvaRing lawsuits have been filed nationwide. Women allege that NuvaRing caused them to suffer serious injuries, such as pulmonary embolisms, deep vein thrombosis, strokes and other blood clot-related health problems. Plaintiffs contend that Organon failed to adequately warn the public about the risks involved in using the NuvaRing.

Lawsuits filed in U.S. District Courts across America have been consolidated as part of a multidistrict litigation. The cases have been centralized before U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sipple in the Eastern District of Missouri. As part of the pretrial process, coordinated discovery has been conducted and a small group of lawsuits have been prepared for bellwether trials, which are designed to allow all parties to gauge how juries will respond to evidence and arguments.

Understandably, not all plaintiffs will be able to meet the financial demands of such a lengthy legal process. Some women may consider a NuvaRing lawsuit settlement loan in order to bridge the gap between lodging a complaint and winning a payout.

One complaint filed was selected for a bellwether hearing, and was expected to begin on January 27, 2014. But Judge Sipple put a hold on all discovery, motions and rulings in October 2013. The first hearings will not begin until at least April 2014, although Judge Sipple suggested that “adversarial litigation” will probably be on hold until the end of May.

In October 2013, Judge Prather ordered all attorneys representing plaintiffs in the NuvaRing MDL to provide a census of all claims being pursued, whether they have been filed in federal or state courts or remain unfiled. Judge Sipple indicated that it was necessary to have a more accurate count of cases that could be brought against Organon.

If all parties remain unable to resolve the bulk of the cases, the Prather trial will likely be rescheduled. If a settlement or other resolution is not reached after the bellwether trials, Organon – and by extension Merck – could face hundreds of separate, individual trials in U.S. District Courts all over the country.

NuvaRing lawsuit settlement loan can help “bridge the gap”

Plaintiffs may have to wait months – even years – before their cases are resolved. A cash advance on your NuvaRing settlement can help you cover medical bills and other expenses as you await their day in court.

With personal injury or product liability lawsuit loans from LawStreet Capital, you owe nothing unless you win a payout—we take all of the risk. No employment verification or credit check is necessary. In many cases, approval for your NuvaRing lawsuit loan can be provided within 24 hours, and your cash advance can be yours overnight. Get the money you deserve now, when you need it most. Call LawStreet Capital today and talk to one of our friendly representatives: 800-345-8500.