Risperdal Lawsuits Increase in 2017
Risperdal is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), bipolar disorder, and other mental issues. Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D. states that studies have shown the drug can cause the development of female type breasts in men known as gynecomastia. Originally it was claimed that gynecomastia occurred in only 1 out of 1,000 patients. However, after being on the market for over 20 years, it is more than 20 times the original rate stated.
Risperdal Lawsuits Now Over 5,500!
In the first 3 months of 2017, more than 3,000 Risperdal lawsuits have been filed making the total now approximately 5,500. Last year one client was awarded $77 million, and there are several similar claims pending.
Johnson and Johnson canceled the tolling agreements on thousands of cases, which pauses the statute of limitations deadline, increasing the burden on the courts. Now there is no expiration date for filing a lawsuit; however, either side has the right to cancel the agreement.
So far 8 cases have gone to verdict in Philadelphia where the plaintiffs have won 4 and Johnson and Johnson have won 4. Appeals are still pending in Pennsylvania’s Superior Court.
TV Ads Attract New Claimants
You may have noticed millions of dollars are being spent on TV ads to attract new claimants for Risperdal litigation. In 2016 there were 3,800 TV ads that cost 2.6 million.
In 2016 74% of the plaintiffs did not live in Pennsylvania, which is not unusual for cases this size against pharmaceuticals companies. Now 36 states have filed lawsuits against Janssen, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson and the manufacturer of Risperdal, accusing them of hiding the dangerous side effects of the drug from health professionals and the public, and illegal marketing practices. Worldwide, Risperdal has profited over $30 billion.
Buyer Beware
Surprisingly, Risperdal is still prescribed by doctors and is not the subject of a recall.
If you have any questions or issues with female type breasts, contact Dr. Delgado now (415) 898-4161 for a personal consultation.
MIGUEL DELGADO, M.D.
Dr. Delgado, MD is a world-recognized plastic surgeon and specialist in the treatment of male breast enlargement, also called gynecomastia. He has developed new techniques and owns and operates gynecomastia.org, which has become the largest gynecomastia forum in the world. Dr. Delgado holds the two most coveted credentials; the certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgery.