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[IMPORTANT] Risperdal Lawsuit Case Update

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[IMPORTANT]Risperdal Lawsuit

Case Update

Abnormal Gynecomastia Development Claims

ALLEGEDSIDE EFFECTS

• Abnormal Breast Tissue Growth

• Illegal Marketing To Children

• Movement Disorders:- Akathesia- Akinesia- Tardive Dyskinesia- Parkinson’s Like Tremors- Torticolis

• Diabetes

Latest Verdicts & Mass Tort Litigation

Case Update:

• 3 Verdicts won in favor of Risperdal plaintiffs at time of this writing

• 1 verdict in favor of the defense to date

• 1600 more lawsuits pending in Philadelphia Court System

• Bellwether case involved 20 year old plaintiff who started taking Risperdal to treat autism from 8 years old. It settled for 2.5 million

• A second case found for the defendant citing insufficient evidence that the gynecomastia the plaintiff suffered was linked to the medication

Initial Lawsuit Results

See Also: Gynecomastia has Psychological Impact on Adolescent Boyshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130402124332.htm

• Initial suit complaints claimed plaintiffs suffered emotional trauma resulting from breast development and underwent surgery to remove the tissue buildup

• The medication had not been approved for use by children at the time

• Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay $2.2 billion to settle claims from the DOJ it improperly marketed Risperdal and other products

Pending Litigation

Source: J&J to Pay $2.2 Billion in Risperdal Settlementhttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/05/business/johnson-johnson-to-settle-risperdal-improper-marketing-case.html

There is no class action lawsuit against the makers of Risperdal at this time

However, nationwide cases have been consolidated into a multi-district litigation which behaves similarly to a class action suit.

The injury claims from similar plaintiffs (mastectomy, emotional & psychological trauma, diabetes, gynecomastia development, to name a just a few) will go to court as one, but will be resolved individually.

Risperdal Class Action Lawsuit

Victims Coming Forward

McDonald Worley Attorneys at Law currently represents over 150 clients nationwide with

Risperdal gynecomastia claims and expect more to come forward

Top AttorneysSpeak Out

Claim Hotline Established

Next Steps

Risperdal Information Hotline1-800-610-2001

As a potential claimant, speaking to a qualified Risperdal litigation lawyer will ensure you are aware of your legal options, prepare you for how settlements work, and ensure your voice and the details of

your case are among the many filed and fighting for closure.

A free legal review is available for people who are have interest in more information regarding filing a

Risperdal Civil Suit claim.

If you suffered gynecomastia, or a member of your family resulting from Risperdal use, sharing what happened with our Risperdal

lawyers will be able to help you through the process of taking legal action, and provide you the answers you desperately seek.

Share What Happenedwith a Top U.S. Trial Attorney

McDonaldWorley Attorneys at LawCase: MDL No. 2592, U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict LitigationSource: https://www.mcdonaldworley.com/risperdal-lawsuit.php

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