A woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Zofran, an anti-nausea drug that is often prescribed to treat morning sickness, alleging that her use of the drug during pregnancy caused her son to develop serious birth defects. The lawsuit also claims that GlaxoSmithKline had prior knowledge of the risk of birth defects but failed to appropriately warn patients. Affected families are pursuing claims against drug maker GlaxoSmithKline with the assistance of a Texas Zofran Attorney.
If you or a loved one took Zofran during pregnancy and delivered a child with birth defects or other complications, contact Attorney Group for Texas for more information. We provide free, confidential, no obligation consultations. We can help answer your questions, and if you choose to pursue a claim we can connect you with an affiliated Zofran lawsuit attorney who can assist you throughout the legal process.
Mother Claims Son’s Glaucoma And Seizures Are Linked To Zofran
A woman is seeking various damages from GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Zofran, claiming that her son suffers from significant birth defects because she took the anti-nausea medication to treat morning sickness. According to The Huntsville Times, the boy now lives with seizures, glaucoma and other birth defects that can be traced to a chromosomal abnormality. Genetic testing has ruled out the possibility of this condition being inherited. Consequently, the lawsuit alleges that Zofran, which has been linked to various birth defects, caused the abnormality.
Zofran is FDA-approved to treat nausea associated with various medical procedures. Although treatment of morning sickness is considered an off-label use, Zofran is widely prescribed for this purpose. The April 2015 lawsuit alleges that GlaxoSmithKline provided the drug as a treatment for morning sickness despite receiving patient reports of birth defects. Consequently, the plaintiff is seeking both compensatory and punitive damages, the website reported.
Affected Families May Be Entitled to Compensation
Drug manufacturers have a duty to ensure their products are accompanied by full and accurate instructions and warnings to guide prescribing doctors and other health care providers in making treatment decisions. If a drug maker fails to fulfill this duty, it could be held liable in lawsuits for injuries that may result.
The parents of children who were born with birth defects linked to Zofran may be entitled to compensation for damages, including the child’s:
- Medical expenses
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Scarring or physical deformities caused by the birth defect or treatment
If a child died due to birth defects linked to Zofran, family members may be entitled to compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one, including:
- Conscious pain and suffering of their child prior to death
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish from the loss of a child
- Funeral expenses
Affected families are encouraged to seek the advice of a Texas Zofran attorney to learn more about their rights and remedies.
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