Yasmin Settlements Rise to $402.6M

Bayer AG says it paid more than $402 million to settle some suits over claims that its birth-control pill Yasmin allegedly caused dangerous blood clots in women who took the drug.

The company says it paid an average of about $212,000 a case to settle one category of blood clot lawsuits, according to Bloomberg.

About 1,900 cases against Bayer over allegations the Yasmin and Yaz birth control pills may cause heart attacks and strokes have been resolved, according to the company.

Bayer also said it more than doubled its reserve for Yaz lawsuits by setting aside $610.5 million.

The drugmaker’s executives said that the company faced more than 12,000 lawsuits over the Yasmin line of contraceptives, including claims that they caused blood clots in some women and damaged gallbladders in others, according to Bloomberg.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by Yasmin, Yaz, or Ocella birth control pills, contact Sokolove Law for a free legal consultation and to find out if a dangerous drug lawyer may be able to help you. For legal help, call (800) 581-6358. 

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