NuvaRing Class Action
Kim Orr is prosecuting a class action against Schering-Plough Corporation, Schering-Plough Canada Inc., Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. seeking damages for negligence, breach of implied warranty, failure to warn and conspiracy as a result of Defendants' development, manufacture and sale of NuvaRing.
NuvaRing is a flexible, transparent, combination contraceptive vaginal ring. The hormones in NuvaRing work together to prevent pregnancy. In contrast with oral contraceptives, NuvaRing does not need to be taken every day in order to receive a full month of pregnancy protection.
The Claim alleges that NuvaRing causes numerous health risks, including the risk of blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack. The Claim also alleges that NuvaRing releases hormones in greater amounts than represented, thereby increasing the health risks associated with the use of NuvaRing.
The Claim alleges that the Defendants knew of the health risks associated with the use of NuvaRing but failed to warn Health Canada, doctors and patients of those risks. The Claim seeks damages on behalf of all persons in Canada who were prescribed and who used NuvaRing and their family members.
Kim Orr will bring a motion for the certification of this action as a class proceeding. The date of the certification motion will be posted once it is set by the Court.
For more information about this class action please contact Megan McPhee, at mbm@kimorr.ca
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