Bayer Earmarks $1.5 Billion for Yaz Lawsuit Settlements
Settlement negotiations continue between lawsuit plaintiffs and Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals related to injuries stemming from their controversial birth control pills, Yasmin and Yaz. The billion-dollar company has earmarked $1.5 billion to cover future litigation costs and settlements, which are averaging in the six figures for each claimant. To date, more than 10,000 Yasmin and Yaz lawsuits have been filed against… Read more »
Jury Awards $11.1 Million in Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
A New Jersey jury has awarded a 47 year-old woman $11.1 million in damages for complications resulting from a vaginal mesh implant. Linda Gross, a South Dakota nurse, endured a “living hell” of 18 surgeries after complications arose from her Gynecare Prolift mesh. On February 25, the Atlantic City jury ordered Johnson & Johnson, whose Ethicon division manufactured the Gynecare… Read more »
Structured Settlement Loans: Pros and Cons
If you have successfully resolved a lawsuit and have agreed to periodic installments of your money over time, you are receiving a structured settlement. While this arrangement fulfills legal obligations to both parties, structured settlements can have their drawbacks, especially when unforeseen expenses occur, and large sums of cash are needed right away. With the assistance of LawStreet Capital, you… Read more »
Lawsuit Funding and Loans for Lawyers
Personal injury lawsuits often involve a lengthy litigation process that places a heavy financial burden on plaintiffs and their families. When plaintiffs are unable to work due to injuries, have difficulty paying medical bills or struggle to cover basic living expenses, they usually feel more pressure to quickly accept a settlement that is less than the value of the case…. Read more »
