AndroGel maker AbbVie was hit with lawsuit alleging that the testosterone gel therapy product caused him to have a stroke.
The AndroGel lawsuit is part of the bigger testosterone therapy multidistrict litigation that is currently underway in an Illinois federal court.
Plaintiff Donald W. began taking AndroGel on Dec. 21, 2010 and suffered a stroke two years later on August 1, 2012.
Donald brings forth 11 counts against the drug manufacturer in the AndroGel lawsuit including strict liability design defect and failure to warn, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, breaches of express and implied warranty, fraud, redhibition, consumer protection, unjust enrichment and punitive damages.
The Testosterone Product Lawsuit is Case No. 1:15-cv-09602 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and is part of the Testosterone Product MDL In re: Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2545, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy MDL
A multidistrict litigation, or MDL, is formed when there are multiple plaintiffs with the same concerns about the similar or same products. In this case, several testosterone products and their respective manufacturers, including the one used by Donald, are represented in the low-t drug MDL.
The products covered under this MDL include AndroGel, Testim, Axiron, Depo-Testosterone, Androderm, Testopel, Fortesta, Striant, and Delatestryl, though others not mentioned but with similar issues may be considered.
An MDL is formed to assist in conserving resources. All lawsuits are heard in a single court under one judge. Pretrial hearings and discovery are conducted all at once rather than before each individual trial.
With one judge presiding over the cases, the rulings and outcomes are more consistent, and the whole process is more streamlined and less time-consuming than if each case proceeded individually in courts across the country.
Testosterone Side Effects
Testosterone therapy, also known as low-t therapy, is used to treat hypogonadism in men, a condition where the sex glands may not be producing adequate amounts of male sex hormones.
After men reach the age of 39, levels of testosterone naturally begin to decline. Using supplemental forms of testosterone to boost levels can assist men in reclaiming optimal function.
Testosterone products comes in many forms, such as oral medications, injection, gels, creams, patches and subcutaneous implants. Many men may benefit from this therapy, but for others, the side effects may leave them worse off than when they began treatment.
Common side effects of testosterone therapy include the following:
- Mood instability
- Heightened aggression
- Male breast development
- Increased urination
- Acne and other skin changes
Severe side effects of low-t therapy include:
- Stroke and blood clot
- Pulmonary embolism
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Heart attack
Testosterone Product Lawsuit Information
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury as a result of using testosterone products, you may have a legal claim. One of our attorneys can provide a no-cost consultation to you to review your case and help you understand your legal options.
Do YOU have a legal claim? Fill out the form on this page now for a free, immediate, and confidential case evaluation. The testosterone attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual lawsuit or class action lawsuit is best for you. [In general, testosterone product lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.] Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.
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If you or someone you know suffered a heart attack, stroke, blood clot, or other injury as a result of using a testosterone gel or cream, legal options are available. Find out if you qualify to join a free testosterone gel class action lawsuit investigation and pursue compensation for you or your loved one’s injuries by filling out the form below.
An attorney will contact you if you qualify to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you.
- First Name*
- Last Name*
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- State*
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- Were you or a loved one injured after using a testosterone cream, tesosterone gel or other tesosterone therapy product?*
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- What injury did you or your loved one suffer?*
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Heart Attack/Myocardial Infarction
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Stroke
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clot in the leg)
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Pulmonary Embolism (blood clot in the lung)
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Death due to any of the above
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- What year did this injury occur? For example, 2012.
- What product caused the injury?*
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AndroGel
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Androderm
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Axirom
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Delatestryl
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Depo-Testosterone
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Fortesta
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Striant
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Testim
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Testopel
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- ¿Necesita un orador español?
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