$1.4B
Product Liability
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Case Details
Bayer Pharmaceuticals paid out over $1.4 billion in settlements for Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills, which caused deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolisms, strokes, and other injuries due to failure to warn about risks.
Additional Notes
Settlements covered nearly 12,000 lawsuits, with 6,500 claims settled. An additional $24 million set aside for gallbladder-related problems. Article published in 2013, mentions 2012 settlement of $24 million.