Lawsuits have been filed against Depakote manufacturer Abbott Laboratories. Plaintiffs (those who filed the suits) allege that Depakote use during pregnancy resulted in their babies being born with spina bifida and other birth defects. A motion to consolidate has also been filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court in Illinois by a group of plaintiffs from across the U.S.
What Does Consolidation of the Depakote Lawsuits Mean for Me?
A consolidation into multidistrict litigation (MDL) can be helpful to plaintiffs, because it allows all the attorneys involved to share information and resources and, thus, build a stronger case against the defendant, Abbott Laboratories.
Why File a Lawsuit?
The purpose of filing a claim is twofold. The most important goal is for you and your family to get the compensation you need and deserve. Spina bifida almost always requires medical treatment, often lifelong depending on the extent of the condition. You may have also had to miss work during your child’s treatment, leading to a loss of income. Additionally, you and your baby deserve compensation for the physical and emotional pain and suffering caused by Abbott’s negligence. We will fight to obtain the maximum compensation for you, so that you won’t have to worry about current or future costs.
The second aim of filing a lawsuit is to prevent other babies from being harmed by Depakote. Filing a claim against Abbott Laboratories sends the company a clear message that it is unacceptable to manufacture a drug and not warn consumers of all the possible risks, especially when they include serious birth defects. Your claim may convince Abbott to update Depakote’s warning labels so that other Depakote users who may become pregnant can take steps to protect their babies.
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